Why you're not crippled, you just have a little defect - hardly noticeable, even! When people have some slight disadvantage like that, they cultivate other things to make up for it - develop charm - and vivacity - and - charm!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People with minor flaws often develop charm and energy to compensate for them.
- In plain terms
- If you have a small flaw, you can make up for it by being charming and lively.
- What can you take from it?
- Turn weaknesses into strengths by developing other positive traits.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What flaws do you try to hide?
- How do you compensate for weaknesses?
Another view
Not everyone can easily compensate for physical or mental defects.
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