Enough! or too much.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Balance is essential; extremes of lack or excess are equally problematic.
- In plain terms
- Both not enough and too much are bad.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek balance between scarcity and excess.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do you lack enough or have too much?
- Is moderation always the right goal?
Another view
Sometimes extreme action is necessary to correct imbalance.
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