'Two half-truths do not make a truth, and two half-cultures do not make a culture.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Half-truths and half-cultures cannot combine to form something whole.
- In plain terms
- Combining half truths doesn't make a whole truth.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid compromising on core integrity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did compromise feel like a betrayal?
- Is a mixed culture better than no culture?
Another view
Some progress requires blending imperfect ideas.
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