Your refusal to acknowledge the dark side of humanity makes you prey to that dark side.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Ignoring the negative aspects of human nature leaves you vulnerable to them.
- In plain terms
- If you ignore that people can be bad, you will fall victim to it.
- What can you take from it?
- Acknowledge human flaws to protect yourself.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you balance hope and caution?
- Does ignoring evil protect you or harm you?
Another view
Focusing too much on the dark side can make you paranoid or cynical.
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