He who has no taste for order, will be often wrong in his judgment, and seldom considerate or conscientious in his actions.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He warns that lacking a taste for order leads to poor judgment and inconsiderate actions.
- In plain terms
- He says not caring about order makes you judge poorly and act inconsiderately.
- What can you take from it?
- Orderliness supports better decision‑making and consideration.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much order is optimal?
- When does order become rigidity?
Another view
Too much order can stifle creativity.
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