No man thinks there is much ado about nothing when the ado is about himself.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People rarely complain about trivial matters when they are the ones benefiting or involved.
- In plain terms
- You don't mind the fuss when it benefits you.
- What can you take from it?
- Self-interest often blinds us to annoyance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did you ignore a problem because it helped you?
- How does self-interest color your judgment?
Another view
It assumes everyone acts out of self-interest.
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