Have you ever noticed that the loudest person in the room is often the one who feels the smallest inside?
Imagine two warriors standing on a battlefield. One, with a fierce look and clenched fists, shouts threats, his voice echoing with anger.
The other stands calm, sword sheathed, his eyes steady and unyielding. It’s not that he’s afraid to fight; he knows his strength.
It’s the loud one who feels the need to prove himself, who hides insecurity behind his roars.
This scene captures the essence of Leo Buscaglia’s quote: “Only the weak are cruel. Gentleness can only be expected from the strong.”
Weakness often disguises itself as aggression. When someone feels vulnerable or insecure, they may lash out, using cruelty as a mask for their own fears.
They create walls of anger or arrogance to hide their own perceived shortcomings.
It’s easier for them to strike first, believing that it’s the only way to protect themselves from the world. But cruelty doesn’t make them stronger; it reveals their frailty.
In contrast, true strength is quiet. It’s the confidence of knowing who you are without needing to prove it to others. The strong person remains gentle, even when faced with conflict, because they are secure in their own power.
They understand that gentleness is not a sign of weakness but a choice made by someone who is capable of being kind even when the situation doesn’t demand it.
Like the warrior who chooses to keep his sword sheathed, strength is shown in restraint and empathy, not in the need to dominate.
So, when you encounter cruelty, remember—it often reveals the weakness of its source. True strength, like the gentleness of a warrior’s calm gaze, comes from within.
Thought Of The Day: :
Only the weak are cruel. Gentleness can only be expected from the strong.
— Leo Buscaglia