To share your weakness is to make yourself vulnerable; to make yourself vulnerable is to show your strength.

The aphorism reframes “weakness” and “strength” as relational rather than purely personal traits. Admitting frailty, fear, or need exposes a person to judgment, rejection, or exploitation—hence vulnerability. Yet the quote argues that choosing such exposure can itself be courageous: it requires self-knowledge, trust, and a willingness to risk social cost for honesty. In this view, strength is not invulnerability or stoic concealment, but the capacity to be seen as imperfect and still remain grounded. The line also implies a moral dimension: openness can invite connection and empathy, turning private struggle into shared human experience.