The man who in this world can keep the whiteness of his soul is not likely to lose it in any other.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Maintaining integrity in small matters ensures it in larger ones.
- In plain terms
- Keeping your soul pure here means you won't lose it elsewhere.
- What can you take from it?
- Guard your integrity in all things.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you keep your integrity intact?
- What small acts reflect your character?
Another view
External pressures can sometimes erode integrity despite good intentions.
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