“The robbed that smiles, steals something from the thief.”
— William Shakespeare
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Simplified Meaning:
When someone who has been hurt or wronged still manages to smile, they take away power from the person who tried to harm them. Imagine a school bully who tries to make a classmate feel bad by taking their lunch money. If the classmate stays positive and continues to be happy, it shows that the bully's actions didn't succeed in making them feel miserable. By smiling through adversity, the victim not only protects their own happiness but also shows strength and resilience. This can be applied in everyday life by choosing to stay calm and positive even when facing challenges or mistreatment. It turns the situation around, making it harder for the person causing harm to feel victorious.
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