If nobody minds, it doesn't matter.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Consent implies that an action has no negative consequence.
- In plain terms
- If no one objects, the issue is not important.
- What can you take from it?
- Consent removes the significance of an action.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you acting without seeking input?
- Who might be affected even if they do not speak?
Another view
Silence does not always equal genuine consent.
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