Things omitted are often more deadly than errors committed.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Failing to act or speak can be more harmful than making a mistake.
- In plain terms
- Doing nothing can be worse than doing something wrong.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid omission, it can be deadly.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did silence hurt you?
- What are you afraid to do?
Another view
Sometimes inaction is the safer or more prudent choice.
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