Never complain and never explain.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Maintaining dignity requires avoiding both complaints and justifications.
- In plain terms
- Don't complain or explain yourself.
- What can you take from it?
- Stay silent to maintain dignity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is silence always stronger?
- When should you explain?
Another view
Sometimes explanations are necessary to clear misunderstandings.
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