You don't plow under the corn because the seed was planted with a neighbor's shovel.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- You should not discard value simply because it originated from an unwanted or unexpected source.
- In plain terms
- Don't trash corn just because a neighbor planted the seed.
- What can you take from it?
- Value shouldn't be rejected based on origin.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When do you judge based on origin?
- How do you value things?
Another view
Some origins carry inherent risks.
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