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[–] [email protected] 15 points 1 year ago (1 children)

For me it is definitely perception. There is a German saying which goes:

Gut gemeint ist nicht gut gemacht.

Which literally translates to β€žwell intended is not well doneβ€œ and I agree

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

ohh you even have a saying for it!

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

So does English - the road to hell is paved with good intentions.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I've heard this before but I didn't think it had to do with perception until now.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

It doesn't, it's just a commentary on intention not being worth anything without a good result.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

The Germans have a saying for everything!