If moderation is a fault, then indifference is a crime.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Indifference is worse than a minor flaw like lack of moderation.
- In plain terms
- Caring too little is more dangerous than caring too much.
- What can you take from it?
- Engagement matters more than perfect balance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What issues have you stayed silent on out of indifference?
- Is neutrality ever truly neutral?
Another view
Unchecked passion can lead to harmful extremism.
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