Quote by Jean Baptiste Masillon

To be proud and inaccessible is to be timid and weak.

To be proud and inaccessible is to be timid and weak.

Summary

This quote suggests that being arrogant and unapproachable is actually a sign of cowardice and lack of strength. It implies that true strength lies in being open and humble, as being proud and distant demonstrates a fear of vulnerability and an inability to connect with others. In essence, the quote conveys that true strength and confidence come from being genuine, accessible, and open to others.

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By Jean Baptiste Masillon

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