To be totally understanding makes one very indulgent.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Deep understanding of others naturally leads to being more forgiving and tolerant.
- In plain terms
- When you understand people well, you judge them less.
- What can you take from it?
- Practice deep listening to become more tolerant of others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does understanding make you more forgiving?
- How can you understand people better?
Another view
Sometimes understanding does not lead to tolerance if actions are harmful.
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