Seek the outstanding mental conflict in the person, give…
“Seek the outstanding mental conflict in the person, give him the remedy that will overcome that conflict and all the hope and encouragement you can, then the virtue within him will, itself do all the rest.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Addressing a person's deepest mental conflict with targeted remedies and encouragement fosters inner virtue that naturally resolves other issues.
In simple terms: Treat core mental conflict, then virtue solves other problems.
Focus on root causes for lasting change.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- therapy
- coaching
- personal development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What is your deepest mental conflict?
- How can you support others in overcoming it?
Root causes can be hard to identify.