Few people are capable of expressing with equanimity opinions which differ from the prejudices of their social enviroment. Most people are incapable of forming such opinions.

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This line has a moral center without sounding heavy. It is useful when achievement needs to be balanced with empathy, peace, service, or simple human decency.

When to use it

  • Use it when a conversation needs to come back to kindness, responsibility, and the effect choices have on other people.
  • Keep it as a reminder that intelligence has to be paired with care if it is going to help anyone.
  • Return to it when success needs to be measured by contribution, not just status.