"Une fois que vous avez accepté vos défauts personne ne peut les utiliser contre vous"
— George R.R. Martin
Simplified Meaning:
When you recognize and accept your own weaknesses or imperfections, other people lose the power to make you feel bad about them. Imagine you have a scar on your face and you feel embarrassed by it. If someone points it out to you, it might hurt your feelings. But if you accept and are okay with your scar, even joking about it yourself, then when others mention it, you won't feel as hurt or ashamed. This idea can be helpful in everyday life. For example, if you know you sometimes struggle with being forgetful and you acknowledge it openly, others won't be able to use it to embarrass you. They might even be more supportive because you are honest about it. By embracing who you are, flaws and all, you can build stronger self-confidence and be less affected by the negative opinions of others.