High horse Quote by Heid E. Erdrich
““She was the kind To tell it like it is To kiss and tell To kiss and kill To kill with kindness She was the kind To get things through her thick skull To work her fingers to the bone To work on her back To never take it lying down She was the kind To lay down the law To get down on her knees To get up on her feet To give an inch and take a mile She was the kind To stand up for herself To sit down strike To go to the wall To take it to the limit She was the kind To take it too far To drop off the face of the earth To face the music To hit rock bottom She was the kind To get back on that horse and ride it To get up on her high horse To get down to business To turn the world upside down””
About This Quote
The poem portrays a resilient, multifaceted individual who confronts challenges boldly, using kindness, strength, and defiance to navigate life’s extremes.
In simple terms: Resilience expressed through bold actions and kindness.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate strength, kindness, and assertiveness.
Themes
resilience
kindness
assertiveness
defiance
self-empowerment
Mood
determined
defiant
Type
observation
advice
When to use this quote
- workplace challenges
- personal relationships
- social activism
Key Concepts
personal agency
social dynamics
conflict resolution
Questions to Reflect On
- When do you need to assert yourself?
- How does kindness serve your goals?
A Different Perspective
Kindness can be exploited if not balanced with boundaries.
