A man. All men. He will pass up a hundred chances to do…
“A man. All men. He will pass up a hundred chances to do good for one chance to meddle where meddling is not wanted. He will overlook and fail to see chances, opportunities, for riches and fame and welldoing, and even sometimes for evil. But he won't fail to see a chance to meddle.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
People often ignore beneficial opportunities while obsessively seeking to interfere where it isn’t needed, revealing a human tendency toward misdirected focus.
In simple terms: People miss good chances and chase meddling.
Key Takeaway
Beware of focusing on interference over opportunity.
Themes
human nature
focus
opportunity
interference
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
observational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- personal relationships
- community projects
- political activism
Key Concepts
psychology
attention bias
misallocation of effort
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you prioritize meddling over helpful actions?
- How can you shift focus to positive opportunities?
A Different Perspective
The quote may overgeneralize; not everyone neglects good for meddling.