Reserve your abuse for your true friends.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Only criticize those you truly care about, not strangers.
- In plain terms
- Reserve abuse for true friends.
- What can you take from it?
- Save harsh words for people you trust.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is it appropriate to be blunt with a friend?
Another view
It can excuse bullying among friends.
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