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Private reproof is the best grave for private faults.

Private reproof is the best grave for private faults.

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This quote suggests that when individuals have committed private faults or made mistakes in their personal lives, it is best to address and correct those faults privately, rather than publicly exposing or shaming them. By keeping reproof or criticism confined to a private setting, it allows for the preservation of dignity and prevents unnecessary humiliation. It promotes the idea that dealing with personal faults discreetly is respectful and avoids inflicting unnecessary harm onto others.

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