Don't spit in the soup. We've all got to eat.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Avoid petty actions that harm shared resources everyone relies on.
- In plain terms
- Don't ruin things we all share.
- What can you take from it?
- Respect shared resources.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What counts as spitting in the soup?
- When is self-interest acceptable?
Another view
It is too brief to address complex conflicts.
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