I had a hat. It was not all a hat,- Part of the brim was gone: Yet still I wore it on.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Even incomplete or damaged things can still serve their purpose and be worn with dignity.
- In plain terms
- A broken hat is still worth wearing.
- What can you take from it?
- Value what remains even if it is not perfect.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When do you keep using something broken?
- What makes something worth keeping?
Another view
It may encourage accepting harm instead of seeking repair.
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