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Rebuke should have a grain more of salt than of sugar.

Rebuke should have a grain more of salt than of sugar.

Summary

This quote suggests that when giving criticism or reprimanding someone, there should be a balance between the harshness of the rebuke and some form of kindness or understanding. It implies that the negative feedback or correction should be tempered with a gentle touch or compassionate approach, rather than solely focusing on criticism. By adding a grain more of salt than sugar, it urges individuals to ensure that constructive criticism is offered alongside encouragement or empathy, making it more palatable and effective in motivating change or improvement.

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