Scott LynchThere’s no freedom quite like the freedom of being constantly underestimated.
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When you are underestimated, you have the advantage over your opponent. It’s like the punch you throw at the end of a boxing match. You don’t see your punch coming, but it’s there, and when it lands, it crushes your opponent completely. The same applies to life.
When people underestimate you, they can’t plan for you. They don’t know what to expect from you because they don’t know how to read your mind or your intentions.
Source: The Lies Of Locke Lamora
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