She's too tough to die. No. She's so fragile right now that any blow might kill her. Not her body. Her - trust. Her hope. Don't give her any reason to think you're not with her, no matter what.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- She appears tough but is fragile in hope and trust; never give her reason to doubt your support.
- In plain terms
- She looks strong but her hope is weak. Stay with her no matter what.
- What can you take from it?
- Strength can mask deep fragility in trust and hope.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is strength always visible?
- How do you protect someone fragile?
Another view
Not all resilient people are internally fragile.
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