this topic is interesting-one of the reasons we eat a hard boiled egg on Pesach is because it represents klal yisroel througout the ages. With all the persecution we have endured throughout the generations, we remain strong in our convictions and loyalty to Hashem-just like the egg that becomes stronger inside when boiled.
But, I agree with some posts that we sometimes are a little of each, although I like when I’m being like coffee—have to work really hard on being like that in the kiruv world.