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About this quote

What does it mean?
The speaker uses a vivid metaphor to warn against confusing deliberate wrongdoing with accidental circumstances.
In plain terms
Don't claim accidents caused things when you did them on purpose.
What can you take from it?
Do not blame accidents for intentional harm.

Where it applies

  • conflict resolution
  • personal accountability
  • workplace conduct

Putting it to work

  • demand accountability
  • recognize intentional acts

Questions to consider

  • How do you spot bad faith?
  • When is an excuse valid?

Another view

The metaphor may not fit all contexts of unintentional harm.

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