If you aren't gonna say exactly how and what you feel, you might as well not say anything at all.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker insists that if you cannot express your true feelings, you should remain silent.
- In plain terms
- If you won't speak honestly, do not speak at all.
- What can you take from it?
- Speak only if you can be honest about your feelings.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you value honesty over politeness?
Another view
Sometimes silence is safer than honest confrontation.
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