I never speak ill of dead people or live judges.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He avoids criticizing the dead or living judges out of politeness or self-protection.
- In plain terms
- I won't say bad things about dead people or judges.
- What can you take from it?
- Choose your words carefully.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is it right to speak ill?
- Why protect judges?
Another view
It avoids accountability for valid criticism.
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