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This comes across as a sharp little diagnosis of swagger, saying it often hides fragility rather than strength. The last turn gives it a sly, performative edge, so it can also be heard as someone refusing to take themselves too seriously while still making a point about human insecurity. It lands in any setting where loud confidence seems a little too polished.
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Originally said in English.
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