Conviction Quote by Learned Hand
“What to an outsider will be no more than the vigorous presentation of a conviction, to an employee may be the manifestation of a determination which it is not safe to thwart.”
About This Quote
Source Legal opinion, 1935
An outsider sees a conviction as vigorous, while an employee may view it as a dangerous determination to resist.
In simple terms: Different perspectives on conviction and determination.
Recognize how perspective changes interpretation.
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When to use this quote
- courtroom
- workplace
- leadership training
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does power affect perception?
- When is determination harmful?
Interpretations can be biased by position.