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Vernon Howard

A truly strong person does not need the approval of others any more than a lion needs the approval of sheep.

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A genuinely strong individual is confident in their own worth and decisions without relying on others' opinions. Just as a lion remains powerful regardless of what sheep think, a strong person’s value isn’t determined by external validation.

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