Laws are like sausages. You sleep far better the less you know about how they are made.
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A really great man is known by three signs: generosity in the design, humanity in the execution, moderation in success.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A truly remarkable person is defined by their generosity, compassion, and humility.
In this quote, Otto Von Bismarck highlights three essential qualities that characterize a great individual: their ability to design plans with generosity, their commitment to humanity during the execution of those plans, and their modesty when facing success. By emphasizing these traits, Bismarck suggests that the true measure of greatness lies not just in achievements, but in how one treats others and acknowledges one's own accomplishments.
Themes
GreatnessGenerosityHumanitySuccessModeration
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a leadership workshop to emphasize the values of great leaders.
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