Every aspect of the world today - even politics and international relations - is affected by chemistry.
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Do unto others 20% better than you would expect them to do unto you, to correct for subjective error.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Treat others better than you would want to be treated to account for personal biases.
Linus Paulingβs quote emphasizes the importance of empathy and intentionality in our interactions with others. By suggesting that we should treat others 20% better than we expect in return, Pauling highlights the idea that our expectations can be clouded by personal biases, and thus, we should strive for greater kindness and understanding to mitigate those subjective errors in judgment.
Themes
EmpathyRelationshipsKindnessSubjective ErrorTreat Others
In practice
Example use cases
In a staff meeting, you might share this quote to encourage team members to support each other.
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