Il n'est pas de plaisir plus doux que de surprendre un homme en lui donnant plus qu'il n'espere.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- There is no sweeter pleasure than surprising someone by giving them more than they expect.
- In plain terms
- Delighting others by exceeding expectations feels great.
- What can you take from it?
- Exceed expectations to create lasting goodwill.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When have you surprised someone successfully?
- What limits should you set when exceeding expectations?
Another view
Over‑giving can lead to dependency or imbalance.
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