Great minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, small minds discuss people.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The depth of conversation reflects the intellect of those involved.
- In plain terms
- Smart people talk about ideas, not gossip.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus conversations on ideas rather than people.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do your conversations focus on?
- How can you shift focus to ideas?
Another view
Discussing people can be necessary for social bonding.
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