You will not have forgotten that it was a maxim with Foxey - our revered father, gentlemen - 'Always suspect everybody.' That's the maxim to go through life with!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- It advises constant skepticism as a lifelong guide.
- In plain terms
- Distrust everyone to be safe.
- What can you take from it?
- Question assumptions to survive.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is everyone untrustworthy?
- How do you know when to trust?
Another view
It can prevent genuine connection.
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