“To speak ill of others is a dishonest way of
praising ourselves; let us be above such transparent egotism. If you can't say
good and encouraging things, say nothing. Nothing is often a good thing to do,
and always a clever thing to say.”—Historian Will Durant (1885-1981), “We Have a Right To Be Happy Today,”
Commencement Speech. Delivered at Webb School of Claremont, CA, June 7, 1958Wednesday, September 6, 2017
Quote of the Day (Will Durant, on Speaking Ill of Others)
“To speak ill of others is a dishonest way of
praising ourselves; let us be above such transparent egotism. If you can't say
good and encouraging things, say nothing. Nothing is often a good thing to do,
and always a clever thing to say.”—Historian Will Durant (1885-1981), “We Have a Right To Be Happy Today,”
Commencement Speech. Delivered at Webb School of Claremont, CA, June 7, 1958
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