--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: ‎They are angry with me, because I know…" description: "\"“‎They are angry with me, because I know what I am.\" Said the little eagle. \"How do you know that they are angry with you?\" \"Because, they despise me f..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1f2/c-joybell-c-471_angry_they-are-angry-with-me-because-i-know-wh_3044345.jpg" --- # ‎They are angry with me, because I know what I am." Said… ![“‎They are angry with me, because I know what I am." Said the little eagle. "How do you know that they are angry with you?" "Because, they despise me for wanting to soar, they only want me to peck at the dirt, looking for ants, with them. But I can't do that. I don't have chicken feet, I have eagle…” quote by C. JoyBell C](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1f2/c-joybell-c-471_angry_they-are-angry-with-me-because-i-know-wh_3044345.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1f2/c-joybell-c-471_angry_they-are-angry-with-me-because-i-know-wh_3044345.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1f2/c-joybell-c-471_angry_they-are-angry-with-me-because-i-know-wh_3044345.jpg) > ““‎They are angry with me, because I know what I am." Said the little eagle. "How do you know that they are angry with you?" "Because, they despise me for wanting to soar, they only want me to peck at the dirt, looking for ants, with them. But I can't do that. I don't have chicken feet, I have eagle wings." "And what is so wrong with having eagle wings and no chicken feet?" Asked the old owl. "I'm not sure, that's what I'm trying to find out." "They hate you because you know that you are an eagle and they want you to think you are a chicken so that you will peck at the ground looking for ants and worms, so that you will never know that you are an eagle and always think yourself a chicken. Let them hate you, they will always be chickens, and you will always be an eagle. You must fly. You must soar." Said the old owl.”” [C. JoyBell C](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/c-joybell-c/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker warns against letting others limit your self‑belief; recognize your true nature and pursue your higher purpose despite criticism. **In simple terms:** Know your true self and rise above others' expectations. Key Takeaway Embrace your unique strengths. Themes self‑discovery identity resilience Mood determined reflective Type inspirational philosophical When to use this quote - career choice - personal growth - creative projects - overcoming self‑doubt - leadership Key Concepts ego potential conformity Questions to Reflect On - What aspects of yourself have you suppressed? - How can you honor your gifts while staying grounded? 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