Guilt has very quick ears to an accusation.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People who feel guilty are very ready to hear accusations against them.
- In plain terms
- Guilt makes you listen closely to blame.
- What can you take from it?
- Guilt creates sensitivity to blame.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why does guilt heighten hearing?
- How do innocent people react?
Another view
Not all who hear accusations quickly are guilty.
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