I believe in my conscience I intercept many a thought which heaven intended for another man.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker feels guilty about unintentionally blocking or taking thoughts meant for someone else.
- In plain terms
- I feel bad when I stop ideas that were meant for others.
- What can you take from it?
- Be mindful not to block others from expressing their ideas.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do I take credit for others ideas ideas?
- How do I share my own thoughts openly?
Another view
Ideas are often shared and not owned by one person.
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