A gentleman is a man who never hurts anybody else unintentionally.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A gentleman is defined as someone who never unintentionally harms others.
- In plain terms
- A gentleman never hurts anyone by accident.
- What can you take from it?
- Mindful behavior prevents accidental harm.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can a person be a gentleman if they harm others intentionally?
Another view
The definition ignores intentional harm and broader moral duties.
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