Quote by Kahlil Gibran

You have been told that, even like a chain, you are as weak as your weakest link. This is but half the truth. You are also as strong as your strongest link. To measure you by your smallest deed is to reckon the power of ocean by the frailty of its foam. To judge you by your failures is to cast blame upon the seasons for their inconstancy.

You have been told that, even like a chain, you are as weak

Summary

This quote highlights the fallacy of solely focusing on one's weaknesses and failures as a means of evaluation. It argues that just as a chain's strength is determined by its strongest link, an individual's strength should be measured by their greatest achievements and abilities. To judge someone solely by their smallest deed or failures is likened to blaming the ocean for its momentary foam or reproaching the seasons for their changing nature. Ultimately, the quote encourages a more holistic and fair assessment of a person's worth and potential.

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Strength Confidence

By Kahlil Gibran

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