But 'twas a maxim he had often tried, That right was right, and there he would abide.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He believed that right was right and stood by that maxim always.
- In plain terms
- He was firm in his belief that what is right should be followed.
- What can you take from it?
- Stick to your moral principles.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is your maxim?
- How do you define right?
Another view
Sometimes 'right' is subjective or situational.
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