Parents are usually more careful to bestow knowledge on their children rather than virtue, the art of speaking well rather than doing well; but their manners should be of the greatest concern.
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Whether we are able to be a complete success or failure is in such critical balance that every smallest human test of integrity every smallest moment-to-moment decision tips the scales affirmatively or negatively.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Success and failure hinge on our everyday choices and integrity.
This quote by R. Buckminster Fuller emphasizes the delicate balance between success and failure, illustrating how our integrity and daily decisions can have significant impacts on the outcomes in our lives. It suggests that even the smallest choices we make can influence the trajectory of our success, highlighting the importance of conscious decision-making in maintaining our integrity.
Themes
SuccessIntegrityDecisionsBalanceChoices
In practice
Example use cases
This quote would be impactful during a motivational speech at a business conference.
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