You think my apology means I'm weak. But it doesn't. It means I am trying to learn how to be strong.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Apology shows strength through a willingness to learn rather than weakness.
- In plain terms
- Admitting mistakes helps you become stronger, not weaker.
- What can you take from it?
- True strength involves admitting faults to grow.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is apologizing a sign of weakness or strength?
- How do you become strong?
Another view
Apologies can still be taken advantage of if boundaries are weak.
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