Building Quote by Hosea Ballou
“It is vain to trust in wrong; it is like erecting a building upon a frail foundation, and which will directly be sure to topple over.”
About This Quote
Trusting in falsehood is futile; building on unreliable foundations leads to inevitable collapse.
In simple terms: Trust in falsehood causes collapse; avoid shaky foundations.
Base decisions on solid, trustworthy foundations.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- financial planning
- relationship building
- project management
- policy making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What foundations are you relying on?
- How can you test the strength of your beliefs?
Overconfidence may blind you to hidden flaws.