He who has not the weakness of friendship has not the strength.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- True friendship requires vulnerability; without it, the bond lacks strength.
- In plain terms
- Friendship needs some vulnerability to be strong.
- What can you take from it?
- Allow yourself to be vulnerable to build strong friendships.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who do you feel strong with?
- What keeps you from opening up?
Another view
Too much vulnerability can sometimes harm boundaries.
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