“We must remember not to judge any public servant by any one act, and especially should we beware of attacking the men who are merely the occasions and not the cause of disaster.”
— Theodore Roosevelt
Simplified Meaning:
It's important to look at the whole picture when thinking about someone who works for the public, like a politician or government worker, instead of focusing on just one thing they did. Sometimes, things go wrong, and it may look like it's that person's fault, but they might not be the real reason behind the problem. For example, if a school principal has to deal with a budget cut and teachers lose their jobs, people might blame the principal. However, the real cause could be decisions made by higher-ups or the overall financial situation. Instead of attacking the principal, we should try to understand the bigger issues. This approach helps us to avoid misunderstanding who is truly at fault and ensures we're fair in our judgments. In our own lives, we can apply this by being more patient before jumping to conclusions about others based on isolated incidents.
