Quote by Alice Duer Miller
If it's very painful for you to criticize your friends - you're safe in doing it. But if you take the slightest pleasure in it, that's the time to hold your tongue.
Summary
This quote suggests that criticizing friends can be a difficult task, but if it is done with genuine concern and without personal pleasure, it can be seen as an act of safety and trust within the friendship. It implies that offering constructive criticism should come from a place of compassion and a willingness to help improve one another, rather than seeking enjoyment or satisfaction from pointing out flaws. It emphasizes the importance of timing and self-awareness, encouraging individuals to refrain from criticizing if they feel any pleasure in doing so.