To protect themselves, the weak focus on the "bad" in people. Conversely, the strong, who fear little, focus on the "good".

Iimani David
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To protect themselves, the weak focus on the
To protect themselves, the weak focus on the
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About This Quote

This is a quote from philosopher L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. In the story, the two competing philosophies are demonstrated in two characters: the Wicked Witch of the West and the Cowardly Lion. The Wicked Witch is represented by a woman who is cruel and corrupt, but whose evil is protected by a number of magical powers. The witch's power comes from the people around her, who see her as a frightening force to be feared.

The Wicked Witch is protected by her army of flying monkeys and her army of walking dead. The Cowardly Lion represents the opposite philosophy: one who has no fear because he does not give into temptation and so has no need to hide. He is represented by Mombi, the witch's adviser, who advises the Wicked Witch to take advantage of her powers and to use them for evil, "for that is what they were meant for." The Cowardly Lion, on the other hand, refuses to accept any part in this scheme and attempts to warn Dorothy and her companions of Mombi's plan. The conflict between these two opposing philosophies is important because it demonstrates how we should not let other people dictate our behavior for us; we should each make our own decisions about how we will live our lives. Our own strengths or weaknesses will determine our actions (or lack thereof), but there will always be others around to make decisions for us if we let them.

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