Quote by Sophocles

None loves the messenger who brings bad news.

None loves the messenger who brings bad news.

Summary

This quote means that people tend to dislike those who bring negative or unwelcome news. People generally prefer to hear positive or pleasant information, and thus they may become upset or resentful towards the messenger who delivers bad news, even though they are merely the bearers of it. This quote highlights how negative news has the potential to create a negative reaction towards the person responsible for relaying it, despite them not necessarily being accountable for the actual content of the message.

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