Hangin’ Tough
Do you know of people with a tough exterior who are cowards? I recall getting home from school angry because big and tough kids harassed me. My mother used to tell me that they aren’t really as strong as they seem; they’re just playing tough because they are, in fact, just as scared of the world as I am. I never trusted her claims.
I grew up understanding how correct she was. People who go to great lengths to exhibit certain qualities are probably not really endowed with them. So, the next time you encounter someone with a snake tattoo, you can be sure that they’re afraid of snakes (and mice).