A reformer cannot afford to have close intimacy with him whom he seeks to reform.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Reformers should avoid close bonds with those they try to change.
- In plain terms
- Don't be too close to people you are reforming.
- What can you take from it?
- Keep distance to effectively reform others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can you reform without closeness?
- Is distance needed for objectivity?
Another view
Empathy often requires closeness to understand needs.
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