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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.” quote by Learned Hand
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“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.”

Learned Hand

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.

Key Takeaway

Recognize how perspective changes interpretation.

Themes

perspective conviction authority

Mood

critical philosophical

Type

legal psychological

When to use this quote

  • courtroom
  • workplace
  • leadership training

Key Concepts

legal theory organizational behavior

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does power affect perception?
  • When is determination harmful?
A Different Perspective

Interpretations can be biased by position.

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