Quote by Socrates

Slanderers do not hurt me because they do not hit me.

Slanderers do not hurt me because they do not hit me.

Summary

This quote suggests that gossip and falsehoods spread by slanderers lack the power to harm the person they are targeted towards. The individual believes that their character and reputation cannot be damaged by baseless accusations, as words alone do not have a direct impact. This outlook may reflect the speaker's resilience and confidence in themselves, choosing not to allow the words of others to affect their sense of self-worth or to dictate their life.

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