[He] put a great deal of trust in the sort of man who spoke his mind to all men, even strangers, even enemies
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Trusting a man who speaks his mind openly, even to strangers and enemies, is a significant gamble.
- In plain terms
- Trusting a man who speaks his mind to everyone is a big trust.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust those who speak openly to all people.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who speaks truth to power?
- Is honesty always safe?
Another view
Speaking to everyone does not guarantee trustworthiness.
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