Certainly, Madam; to smile at the jest which plants a thorn in another's breast is to become a principal in the mischief.
This weekend's quote is
taken from Sheridan's play The School for Scandal,
which is nice enough to read, and quite funny too. Actually, I don't
really like choosing the quote above since it was spoken by an
annoying character, but because the words are so true, I decided to
have it put down here.
Well,
School of Scandal, as
the title suggests, talks about scandals and gossips which circulate
among people from the upper class of society. The people
participating in it insist that they intent no harm while what they
do is absolutely the contrary. Even as they laugh upon the misfortune
or slander of others, they forget that somebody is hurt.
For
me personally, the quote above reminds us all to think before we
speak, to have in mind what effect our words might have on others.
When somebody is being ill-spoken of, even smiling at it – thus
considering it as entertainment – would be wrong. Instead of
meddling with other people's business, let's mind our own, which if
taken seriously, would consume most of our times anyway.
Ha!
That's the weekend quote for you. Now, please share yours.
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