Blood will tell, but often it tells too much.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Hereditary traits or family background inevitably surface, but they often reveal uncomfortable truths about character or destiny.
- In plain terms
- Your family background will show itself, sometimes in ways you wish it wouldn't.
- What can you take from it?
- Expect your origins to influence how others see you.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What traits do you see in your family?
- How much of you is chosen?
Another view
Not all traits are inherited; environment plays a huge role.
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