Tell him to live by yes and no - yes to everything good, no to everything bad.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Live with clear moral boundaries by affirming what is good and rejecting what is bad.
- In plain terms
- Say yes to good things and no to bad things.
- What can you take from it?
- Establish clear moral boundaries in your daily choices.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you say yes to?
- Where do you draw the line?
Another view
Complex situations may not always allow a simple yes or no answer.
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