Upon all occasions we ought to have these maxims ready at hand:
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- We should keep guiding maxims ready for any situation.
- In plain terms
- Have useful maxims on hand.
- What can you take from it?
- Prepare concise guiding principles for life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Which maxims truly guide me?
- How many maxims are enough?
Another view
Too many maxims can cause analysis paralysis.
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