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@ Antoni Salvatore
2025-03-12 17:56:58
Davvero, when we look at the grandeur flaunted by many, we must ask ourselves: what are they really trying to hide? Non tutto è oro quel che luccica.
Excesses are often a mask for the deficiencies we fear to expose. Like a tree that grows crooked but covers itself with leaves to disguise its tilt, so too does a man hide his weaknesses with exaggeration.
Why do some indulge in excessive luxuries? Is opulence a sign of success or a silent cry of insecurity? The heaviest armor is not worn by the strong, but by those who fear the slightest blow. It is internal fragility that demands external walls.
Rigid rules and inflexible standards are often the refuge of those who don’t trust themselves. Does one truly confident need to impose so many restrictions? The self-assured man walks freely, while the insecure shackles himself with norms he has created.
In everyday life, we see this constantly. The tyrannical boss who hides his incompetence behind harsh orders. The politician who masks his flaws with grand promises. The louder the tone, the greater the attempt to silence the inner void.
Instead of covering our deficiencies with excess, we must face them. What use is heavy armor if it prevents us from moving? Overprotection can become a prison.
In the game of power, recognizing and manipulating your own shortcomings can be the most effective weapon. Don’t let yourself be trapped by rules that only serve to mask insecurities. Use appearances to your advantage, letting others underestimate your fragility while you advance.
After all, who said vulnerability can’t be your greatest strategy?
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