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What does it mean?
The speaker claims they were too nice to steal something when they could have.
In plain terms
I didn't steal because I was too nice.
What can you take from it?
Decency can prevent opportunistic behavior.

Where it applies

  • temptation
  • ethical dilemmas

Putting it to work

  • reflecting on past choices
  • acknowledging character

Questions to consider

  • Have you ever resisted stealing due to character?
  • Is kindness enough to stop bad actions?

Another view

Being nice isn't always the only reason for not stealing.

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