Mistrust First Impulses Вђ“ Azmath -

Mistrust first impulses , they are nearly always good - Goodreads

This is the "mistrust"—the slow, logical, and skeptical process that evaluates the impulse before acting. 3. The Ethical Cost of Calculation

A "good" first impulse—such as empathy, honesty, or an offer of peace—is often the most human response. However, in diplomacy, showing your hand too early allows an opponent to exploit your kindness.

Talleyrand’s advice suggests that to be successful, one must treat human interactions as a chess match rather than a connection between souls.