Good qualities Quote by John Francis Davis
“It is better to believe that a man does possess good qualities than to assert that he does not.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Moral Philosophy, 1840
It is preferable to assume a person has good qualities rather than deny them.
In simple terms: Believe in people's goodness.
Give others the benefit of the doubt.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- interpersonal relationships
- leadership
- conflict mediation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you question someone's goodness?
- How does assuming goodness affect trust?
Blind optimism can ignore real flaws.