Laws are like sausages. You sleep far better the less you know about how they are made.
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With a gentleman I am always a gentleman and a half, and with a fraud I try to be a fraud and a half.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Bismarck suggests that our behavior often reflects the nature of those around us.
This quote reflects the idea that we adapt our demeanor based on the characters of the people we interact with. Bismarck highlights the duality in human relationships, suggesting that with honorable individuals, we elevate our own honor, while with deceitful people, we may mirror their shortcomings to some extent. It emphasizes the complexities of social interaction and the inherent influence that others have on our behavior.
Themes
BehaviorRelationshipsInfluenceHonorCharacter
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a discussion about the impact of peer pressure on personal ethics.
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