But she could see that she had wounded him. He had been stupid, but he was smart enough to recognize the fact
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A person can recognize their own foolishness even after being hurt.
- In plain terms
- He knew he was wrong even after getting hurt.
- What can you take from it?
- Insight can survive injury.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can you admit when you are wrong?
- How does pain affect insight?
Another view
Not everyone recognizes their own faults after being hurt.
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