Never promise more than you can perform.
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What a tragedy is help where it harms what it supports!
Interpretation
What this quote means
Offering help can sometimes lead to adverse outcomes, undermining the very purpose of support.
This quote by Publilius Syrus highlights the irony that assistance can sometimes create more harm than good. It suggests that aid, when misapplied or misunderstood, may inadvertently damage what it was meant to protect or uplift, urging us to be mindful of how we choose to support others.
Themes
HelpHarmSupportAidIntention
In practice
Example use cases
During a team meeting, this quote could be used to discuss effective ways to offer assistance to colleagues.
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