Quote by Michael Kinsley

He's nice enough not to want to be associated with a nasty remark but not nice enough not to make it. Lacking the courage of one's nastiness does not make one nice.

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This quote highlights the hypocrisy and lack of genuine kindness in someone's behavior. It suggests that being unwilling to openly express a nasty remark does not automatically make a person nice. Rather, it points out that someone might refrain from openly saying something hurtful not because of a genuine benevolent nature, but rather due to a fear of being associated with their own nastiness. The quote implies that true kindness requires more than just refraining from openly expressing negative thoughts; it requires the courage to genuinely embody kindness in thoughts, words, and actions.

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