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It is better to be the hammer than the anvil.

It is better to be the hammer than the anvil.

Summary

This quote suggests that it is preferable to be the one who takes action and makes decisions (the hammer) rather than the one who is constantly being influenced or controlled by others (the anvil). Being the hammer represents a position of strength, agency, and control over one's life and circumstances. It implies the importance of being proactive, assertive, and determined in order to shape one's own destiny, rather than submitting to the will and influence of others.

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