Better to be strong,' he [Lolo] said...'if you can't be…
““Better to be strong,' he [Lolo] said...'if you can't be strong, be clever and make peace with someone who's strong. But always better to be strong yourself.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Strength is preferred, but if unattainable, use cleverness and seek peace with stronger parties, while still aiming to be strong yourself.
In simple terms: Be strong, or be clever and cooperate with the strong.
Aim for personal strength, use strategy when needed.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- leadership
- teamwork
- negotiation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it better to be clever than strong?
- How can you balance strength and diplomacy?
Cleverness may be seen as weakness.