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One must either be the hammer or the anvil.

One must either be the hammer or the anvil.

Summary

This quote is emphasizing the idea that in any given situation, a person can either be in a position of power or dominance (the hammer), or they can be in a position of vulnerability or submission (the anvil). It suggests that people are either the ones who make decisions, take action, and assert their authority, or they are the ones who are acted upon, influenced, and often subjected to the will of others. It implies that one must choose which role they want to play and be prepared for the consequences that come with that choice.

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