Every once in a while someone without a single bad habit gets caught.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People with no bad habits are rare, and when they appear, they are likely being scrutinized for hidden flaws.
- In plain terms
- People without bad habits are suspicious.
- What can you take from it?
- Perfection attracts suspicion rather than trust.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is perfection a red flag?
- What defines a bad habit?
Another view
Some people genuinely strive for and achieve self-improvement.
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