Whether you call my heart affectionate, or you call it womanish: I confess, that to my misfortune, it is soft.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker admits to having a soft nature, viewing it as a misfortune.
- In plain terms
- I am soft-hearted, which I regret.
- What can you take from it?
- Acknowledge your emotional sensitivity even if you wish it were different.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is softness a weakness?
- How do you view your heart?
Another view
Softness is often a strength rather than a misfortune.
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