You will make all kinds of mistakes; but as long as you are generous and true and also fierce you cannot hurt the world or even seriously distress her.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Generosity and truthfulness protect the world from harm despite mistakes.
- In plain terms
- Be kind and true even when you err.
- What can you take from it?
- Integrity outweighs errors.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How to lead after mistakes?
- What matters most?
Another view
It may underestimate systemic harm caused by errors.
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