One must not judge everyone in the world by his qualities as a soldier: otherwise we should have no civilization.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Argues that judging people solely on professional skills ignores broader human value.
- In plain terms
- If we judge everyone like soldiers, we lose civilization.
- What can you take from it?
- Judge people on more than one skill.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What traits define a good person?
- How should we judge professionals?
Another view
It may undervalue specialized skills in specific contexts.
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