Quote by Leo Tolstoy

One can insult an honest man or an honest woman, but to tell a thief that he is a thief is merely la constation d'un fait

One can insult an honest man or an honest woman, but to tell

Summary

This quote suggests that it is pointless to insult someone for being who they truly are. If someone is honest, insulting them for it serves no purpose. Similarly, if someone is a thief, telling them that they are a thief is merely stating a fact. In this context, the quote implies that it is more productive to acknowledge and accept the truth about someone rather than wasting one's energy on meaningless insults.

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By Leo Tolstoy

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