If they find me racing white horses, They'll not take me for a buoy. Let me be weak, Let me sleep And dream of sheep.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A plea to remain ordinary and escape harsh judgment or scrutiny.
- In plain terms
- Let me be weak and dream instead of being scrutinized.
- What can you take from it?
- It is okay to choose peace over performance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When do you want to stop?
- Is weakness a form of strength?
Another view
Surrendering to weakness might enable avoidance of growth.
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