That's why one of my golden rules for leading…

That's why one of my golden rules for leading a good life is as follows: "Avoid situations in which you have to change other people."

— from True North (Ethics, Integrity, Truth, Values)

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Understand, too, that responsibility runs in both directions: you are answerable not only for the harm you do but for the good you fail to do — the man who leaves a hole in the ground unfilled is responsible when someone trips on it. One of my own governing rules: arrange your life, as much as you can, to avoid situations in which you would have to change another person. And when you do get it wrong — you will — apologize properly: say that you are sorry and what for, show that you understand how you caused hurt, and then make amends or ask how you can. — True North (Ethics, Integrity, Truth, Values)

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