On top of the world, Looking over the edge, You could see them coming. You looked too small In their big, black car, To be a threat to the men in power.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A perspective on power dynamics showing how small individuals appear to those in charge.
- In plain terms
- Small people seem harmless to powerful men in big cars.
- What can you take from it?
- Power often ignores small threats or people.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who holds power in your life?
- Do you feel seen?
Another view
Being small does not mean you are not a threat.
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