Our failings sometimes bind us to one another as closely as could virtue itself.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Our flaws can create strong bonds, sometimes as powerful as virtue.
- In plain terms
- Weaknesses can bring people together.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept imperfections as a way to connect.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When have your failings deepened a relationship?
- Can you see virtue in shared weakness?
Another view
Focusing on flaws may overlook positive traits.
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