Quote by John Churton Collins

Never trust a man who speaks well of everybody.

Never trust a man who speaks well of everybody.

Summary

This quote is cautioning against wholeheartedly trusting individuals who seem to have only positive opinions about everyone they encounter. It suggests that such individuals may not provide sincere judgments or evaluations, as they constantly strive to appear pleasant, even when it may not be genuine. The quote implies that people who are excessively agreeable may lack the ability to form their own critical opinions or dare to challenge others, possibly leading to a lack of trustworthiness or authenticity in their character and intentions.

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By John Churton Collins

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