I loved him as a good Christian man; I look at Johnnie as a great Christian. I knew him as that. He was a great guy. ~ O.J. Simpson, in a CNN interview.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A client describes the lawyer as a man of strong character and faith.
- In plain terms
- I knew him as a great man and a good person.
- What can you take from it?
- Personal relationships often see a different side of public figures.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can you trust a character reference?
- What makes a great man?
Another view
Public praise does not always reflect objective professional ethics.
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