I think its time we put this expression to bed
2006-08-22 07:09:12 · 12 answers · asked by Hans B 5 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
It's such a catchy expression though... why would you want to get rid of it just because of a little loophole.
Mind you, I suppose you could say that starting a crack cocaine habit isn't going to make you much stronger either. Who said this originally anyway- was it Nietsche? Hmm... you're right, it could be time to drop it.... though it gives me such hope when bad things have happened, maybe I'll reel it off just a few more times.
2006-08-22 07:25:23 · answer #1 · answered by Buzzard 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a comfort phrase. Even if you have no limbs you are psychologically/spiritually stronger.
If it ever made anyone feel better we should keep it.
Of course , you can't be stronger if you're dead.
2006-08-22 08:49:34 · answer #2 · answered by comfasinga 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What if you end up like Doctor Octopus from Spider-Man?? Then you'll be really strong and wouldn't need limbs anyway...
2006-08-22 07:18:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being an amputee shortens people's lifespans considerably, so the expression is still valid.
2006-08-22 07:16:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that it is interpreted as physical strength, but spiritual strength. I personally believe it considering all of the things that I have gone through in my life.
2006-08-22 07:16:37 · answer #5 · answered by tat2jug 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a metaphor concerning the ability to overcome obstacles, illness and heartache
2006-08-22 07:22:20 · answer #6 · answered by Annie R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It refers to illnesses. Your body builds up resistance to different illnesses hence you become stronger.
Sleeping with expressions isnt healthy however...
2006-08-22 07:24:13 · answer #7 · answered by keefer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, you're no longer afraid of losing your limbs and therefore you are mentally stronger.
2006-08-22 07:16:20 · answer #8 · answered by The One Truth 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You'd be mentally and psycologically stronger, not physically.
2006-08-22 07:17:56 · answer #9 · answered by ♥ £.O.V.€. ♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How true......... I have no arms and legs but the DHS sent me to the jobcentre.
They said I could be gainfully employed LICKING STAMPS!
2006-08-22 07:26:25 · answer #10 · answered by JustineTime 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋