Quote by Will Rogers

A remark generally hurts in proportion to its truth.

A remark generally hurts in proportion to its truth.

Summary

This quote suggests that the impact of a hurtful remark is often intensified when there is a significant amount of truth in it. The more accurate and valid the criticism in the remark, the more it has the power to hurt someone. The quote serves as a reminder to be mindful of the impact our words can have on others and to consider the truthfulness of our remarks before delivering them, as they have the potential to cause significant emotional harm.

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