I'm so afraid of hurting other people's feelings I don't speak out when I should. I get into big messes that way.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker admits that fear of offending others prevents them from speaking up.
- In plain terms
- Avoiding conflict to spare feelings causes bigger problems later.
- What can you take from it?
- Silence to avoid hurt often creates more hurt.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is silence safe?
- How do you balance kindness and truth?
Another view
Sometimes silence is necessary for safety.
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