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A "No" uttered from deepest conviction is better and greater than a "Yes" merely uttered to please, or what is read more
A "No" uttered from deepest conviction is better and greater than a "Yes" merely uttered to please, or what is worse, to avoid trouble.
Friends, if we be honest with ourselves, we shall be honest with each other.
Friends, if we be honest with ourselves, we shall be honest with each other.
Frank and explicit--that is the right line to take when you wish to conceal your own mind and confuse the read more
Frank and explicit--that is the right line to take when you wish to conceal your own mind and confuse the minds of others.
We want all our friends to tell us our bad qualities; it is only the particular ass that does so read more
We want all our friends to tell us our bad qualities; it is only the particular ass that does so whom we can't tolerate.
Nothing astonishes men so much as common sense and plain dealing.
Nothing astonishes men so much as common sense and plain dealing.
Candor is the brightest gem of criticism.
Candor is the brightest gem of criticism.
Gracious to all, to none subservient, Without offense he spoke the word he meant.
Gracious to all, to none subservient, Without offense he spoke the word he meant.
There is no wisdom like frankness.
There is no wisdom like frankness.
Examine what is said, not him who speaks.
Examine what is said, not him who speaks.