I don't like making people do things against their will No, sees-in-the-dark. You just refuse to leave them alone until they change their minds. Of their own free will
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- True change comes from within, not force.
- In plain terms
- He refuses to force others to change.
- What can you take from it?
- Respect for autonomy leads to lasting change.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you influence others?
- When is force justified?
Another view
Sometimes immediate action is necessary.
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