You can learn more about a man in an hour of play, than in a year of conversation.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Play reveals true character more quickly than formal conversation.
- In plain terms
- You learn more about someone while playing than talking.
- What can you take from it?
- Observe people at play to understand their nature.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does play reveal about you?
- How do you judge others?
Another view
Play might not reflect behavior in serious or high-stakes situations.
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At the touch of love, everyone becomes a poet.
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