Men often oppose a thing merely because they have had no agency in planning it, or because it may have been planned by those whom they dislike.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Hamilton notes people often resist ideas simply because they didn't create them or dislike the creators.
- In plain terms
- People reject plans due to ego or personal dislike.
- What can you take from it?
- Check motives behind opposition.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do people say no?
- How do you separate ego from ideas?
Another view
Not all opposition is based on ego.
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