Frans Snyders
"Rooster Fight," ca. 1615

A man asked a trainer to assess his rooster for cockfights. After observing it, the trainer said: “It’s young, overconfident, attacks everyone—but not ready. It doesn’t pace itself and often loses. Leave it with me a week.”

A week later, the man returned.
— How is my rooster?
— It’s crushed by defeat, hides in its nest, afraid of its own beak. Not ready. Leave it another week.

After another week:
— Now?
— Strong, aggressive, bold—beats all! But still not ready.
— Why?!
— It sees enemies where there are none. One more week.

When the man came again:
— How is it now?
— Calm, motionless, like stone. Steady gaze. Others flee at the sight… Now—it’s ready.

True strength isn’t in aggression, but in inner calm, emotional maturity, and quiet confidence.

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