A man of truth must also be a man of care.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Gandhi says truthfulness must be paired with care for others.
- In plain terms
- A truthful person must also care about people.
- What can you take from it?
- Truth requires care and consideration.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can truth be hurtful?
- Is care required to speak truth?
Another view
Sometimes blunt truth without care is necessary for accountability.
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