That's right, but I'm not sure it's my place to talk about drugs. I'd rather take them or not take them - but not talk about them.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Prefers action over discussion regarding drug use.
- In plain terms
- I'd rather do drugs or not than talk about them.
- What can you take from it?
- Discussion about habits is less important than living them.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why avoid talking about your choices?
- Is privacy more important than awareness?
Another view
Public dialogue can help reduce stigma.
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