I would not open windows into men's souls.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker refuses to pry into the private thoughts of others.
- In plain terms
- I do not want to look inside what people are thinking.
- What can you take from it?
- Respect privacy and do not pry.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much should you know about others?
- When is privacy a right?
Another view
It might hinder necessary oversight or accountability.
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