The thug is One that is so terrified of feeling Vulnerable, that they over compensate to the extreme. They create the persona of being overly aggressive so as to frighten off Others or to intimidate them into submission and if this does not work, they then revel in using violence against those that are not willingly subjugated.
The Spring Scale Analogy
Consider a spring-loaded bathroom scale. This scale, like many of its type, has a rotating disk with markings on its surface which reference certain weight values. Above this disk sits a transparent viewing window with a thin line, usually red, etched centrally onto its surface and its purpose being to indicate the relevant weight value on the rotating dial below.
The Dark Cupboard
Consider two Individuals that have grown up living in a dark cupboard their entire life and this dark cupboard also happens to be located in a deep dark basement.
The Electric Circuit Analogy
Consider an electrical circuit that has been designed and manufactured to comfortably operate at 1 Volt and it achieves what is required of it at this 1 Volt source input.
Dualistic Counterparts
For reference purposes, the following list of Dualistic counterparts is presented. This is not a complete list, just a sampling.
Creation Is A Nincompoop
Humans have Intelligence.
Humans are a part of Nature, an outcome of the Creation.
Supposedly, the Creation has no Intelligence. It is just some collection of accidental, random events that brought about the Creation.
Teaching vs Indoctrinating
Teaching is based on creating an environment and situation where a student’s innate Understanding and abilities are drawn to the surface, developed and refined.
Indoctrinating is where a predefined set of political, ideological or religious standards are programmed into a programming vessel, so the vessel can then regurgitate predictable responses and behaviours whenever stimulated to do so.
Wisdom
Wisdom Is Not The Books You Read.
Strength
Strength Is Not The Sword You Carry.
Grace
Grace Is Not The Crown You Wear.