Quote by Elbert Hubbard, 1912

Never explain. Your friends do not need it and your enemies will not believe it anyway.

Never explain. Your friends do not need it and your enemies

Summary

This quote advises against explaining oneself to both friends and enemies. It suggests that friends should already trust and understand you without the need for detailed explanations. On the other hand, one's enemies often have a preconceived bias and may not be willing to believe any explanations given. Therefore, this quote emphasizes the futility of explaining oneself as it is unlikely to have any significant impact on people's perceptions or beliefs.

By Elbert Hubbard, 1912

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