I believe no man was ever scolded out of his sins.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Criticizing someone harshly does not effectively change their behavior or morals.
- In plain terms
- Scolding people does not make them stop doing wrong things.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid relying on scolding to change someone's behavior.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does scolding ever work?
- How do you influence others?
Another view
Sometimes a direct reproof can be a wake up call.
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