I have known Andy for many years... he made a bad slip the other day, but you need not be scared. Andy ain't a drunkard.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker defends a friend named Andy, acknowledging a mistake but denying he is a drunkard.
- In plain terms
- Andy made a mistake but he is not an alcoholic.
- What can you take from it?
- Defend friends against exaggerated character attacks.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you defend a friend?
- Is reputation enough?
Another view
Denying one flaw does not necessarily validate a person's overall conduct.
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