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What does it mean?
A person with low character is defined by their need to be proven correct.
In plain terms
Bad people insist on being right.
What can you take from it?
Insistence on being right signals poor character.

Where it applies

  • interpersonal conflict
  • debate

Putting it to work

  • recognizing toxic behavior
  • self-reflection

Questions to consider

  • When do you need to be right?
  • Is being right more important than being kind?

Another view

The term 'shit' is vulgar and subjective.

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