Never write a letter and never destroy one
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Letters should be kept but never written recklessly, as they can be dangerous.
- In plain terms
- Don't write letters easily, but save them all.
- What can you take from it?
- Be careful with written communication.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Should you keep old messages?
- How do you communicate safely?
Another view
Preserving harmful letters can create liability.
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