Quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

One is led astray alike by sympathy and coldness, by praise and by blame

One is led astray alike by sympathy and coldness, by praise

Summary

This quote suggests that both an excessive amount of sympathy and an excessive amount of coldness can lead a person astray. It implies that too much sympathy can cloud one's judgment and prevent them from considering objective facts and consequences, while too much coldness can make a person indifferent and careless towards the feelings and needs of others. Similarly, the quote states that both excessive praise and blame can lead to misleading perspectives, causing one to lose their sense of objectivity. In summary, the quote highlights that extremes in emotions and judgments can lead individuals down the wrong path.

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By Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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