It doesn't pay to be petty like they are.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Fischer suggests that being petty is not beneficial compared to others.
- In plain terms
- It is better not to be petty.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid petty behavior.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is petty behavior most tempting?
Another view
It assumes others are petty.
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