If you think you have got brass enough, and can do more good by giving public lectures than any other way, I say go to it. But Mother doesn't like the idea.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Stone acknowledges maternal disapproval but validates the choice to pursue public lecturing if it seems like the best way to do good.
- In plain terms
- If you believe lecturing does good, do it despite family dislike.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust your judgment on impact even with family dissent.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you measure the good you do?
- When do you prioritize self over family?
Another view
This view assumes the individual can accurately assess 'doing more good' alone.
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