'Tis slight, not strength, that gives the greatest lift.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Skill and finesse often achieve more than brute force alone.
- In plain terms
- Skill lifts more than strength.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on technique over raw power.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is force necessary?
- Does effort matter more than results?
Another view
Some situations absolutely require physical strength regardless of skill.
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