Do not take up cause against the inaccuracies printed about you. They are your protection.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Ignore false claims about yourself; they often deflect serious scrutiny.
- In plain terms
- Let errors about you protect you from deeper attacks.
- What can you take from it?
- Ignore minor inaccuracies.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did I fight rumors?
- Was it worth it?
Another view
Some falsehoods must be corrected.
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