Hiding the ugly truth and playing the saint is also human nature
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Nature vs Culture
Nature is often seen as the opposite of culture - nature cannot be the result of human interference, and cultural development is achieved against nature.
There is also another take on the relationship between nature and culture. Studies suggest that culture is part of the ecological niche....
“Remind yourself that your task is to be a good human being; remind yourself what nature demands of people. Then do it, without hesitation, and speak the truth as you see it. But with kindness. With humility. Without hypocrisy.”
MARCUS AURELIUS
Why Circumlocution Happens
The act of saying a lot but in essence saying nothing at all is also described as ‘beating around the bush’ by many.
People use too many words intentionally in order to:
- Hiding their stance.
- Shifting attention away from the current topic.
- Avo...
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