You saw his weakness, and he will never forgive you.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Exposing someone's weakness often creates lasting resentment because it threatens their dignity and self-image.
- In plain terms
- If you point out someone's weakness, they will remember it and be angry.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid exposing others' weaknesses to prevent lasting conflict.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Have you seen someone react when criticized?
- How do you give feedback?
Another view
Sometimes exposing harmful behavior is necessary for safety.
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