Among other evils which being unarmed brings you, it causes you to be despised.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Being unprepared or unarmed makes a person vulnerable to contempt and exploitation.
- In plain terms
- Lacking protection leads to being looked down upon.
- What can you take from it?
- Self-protection is essential to maintain respect.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does it mean to be unarmed in a social context?
- How much protection is too much?
Another view
Armoring yourself can sometimes isolate you from cooperation.
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