"Everybody's business is nobody's business, and nobody's business is my business"
- Clara Barton
About this Quote
This quote by Clara Barton is a pointer to appreciate the personal privacy of others and to mind our own business. It is a pointer that we must not be nosy or meddle in the affairs of others. It is likewise a suggestion that we need to not be too open about our own affairs and need to keep our private matters to ourselves. This quote motivates us to be mindful of our own borders and to appreciate the boundaries of others. It is a tip that we need to not be too fast to evaluate or slam others, and that we ought to be mindful of our own actions and words. This quote is a pointer that we should bear in mind our own privacy and the personal privacy of others.
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