I don't say I've got much of a soul, but, such as it is, I'm perfectly satisfied with the little chap. I don't want people fooling about with it. 'Leave it alone,' I say. 'Don't touch it. I like it the way it is.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker accepts their soul as it is and asks others not to interfere with it.
- In plain terms
- I am happy with who I am and do not want changes.
- What can you take from it?
- Self-acceptance means rejecting outside interference.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much of yourself do you want others to shape?
- Are you content with your current self?
Another view
Refusing all external input can hinder personal development.
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