Handle gut und anstandig, weniger anderen zu gefallen, eher um deine eigene Achtung nicht zu verscherzen.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Act properly and modestly, not to please others, but to preserve your own dignity.
- In plain terms
- Behave well for your own dignity, not to impress others.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize personal integrity over seeking approval.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is it appropriate to adjust behavior for others?
- How does dignity affect relationships?
Another view
Sometimes social expectations require compromise.
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