Quote by Leo Tolstoy

It's too easy to criticize a man when he's out of favour, and to make him shoulder the blame for everybody else's mistakes.

It's too easy to criticize a man when he's out of favour, an

Summary

This quote highlights the human tendency to shift blame and criticize others when they are no longer in a position of power or popularity. It emphasizes the injustice of scapegoating and how individuals are often held responsible for the mistakes or failures of a group. It serves as a reminder to avoid unfairly blaming others and instead focus on collective accountability for our actions and decisions.

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Criticism Blame Scapegoat Scapegoating

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