No es favor del Principe, sino pecho, el comunicarlo. Quiebran muchos el espejo porque les acuerda la fealdad. No puede ver al que le pudo ver.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- True favor is communicating openly; people resent being protected from the truth because it reminds them of their flaws.
- In plain terms
- Don't hide bad news to please people.
- What can you take from it?
- Be direct and honest with others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you hide the truth?
- Is honesty always best?
Another view
Some truths are too harsh to deliver without care.
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