He shuddered at his own fragility. He had thought he was a stronger man than that
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Realizing personal fragility shatters illusions of strength.
- In plain terms
- Knowing you are weak makes you sad.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept vulnerability to understand humanity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do you feel fragile?
- How do you define strength?
Another view
Some strength is real.
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