Quote by Robert Browning

Truth never hurts the teller.

Truth never hurts the teller.

Summary

This quote by Robert Clyde Butts suggests that speaking the truth does not have negative consequences for the person conveying it. It implies that honesty and sincerity in communication can bring about positive outcomes and, conversely, that lying or concealing the truth can lead to harm for the teller. It underscores the idea that truthfulness ultimately preserves integrity and allows for genuine and open connections with others.

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By Robert Browning

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