Perhaps, for worldly success, we need virtues that make us loved and faults that make us feared.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- To succeed in society, one must balance being likable with being intimidating.
- In plain terms
- Success requires being both loved and feared.
- What can you take from it?
- Balance charm with authority to achieve worldly goals.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What virtues do you value most?
- Is fear a reliable tool for success?
Another view
It implies manipulation rather than genuine connection.
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