Thou mayest be sure that he that will in private tell thee…
““Thou mayest be sure that he that will in private tell thee of thy faults is thy friend, for he adventures thy dislike and hazards thy hatred; for there are few men that can endure it, every man for the most part delighting in self-praise, which is one of the most universal fallies that bewitcheth mankind””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A warning that friends who reveal faults may be driven by dislike, yet most people enjoy self‑praise.
In simple terms: Friends may expose faults out of dislike; self‑praise is common.
Key Takeaway
Beware motives behind criticism.
Themes
friendship
criticism
self‑praise
Mood
reflective
cautious
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- relationships
- ego
- human nature
Key Concepts
psychology
social dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do people praise themselves?
- How can you give constructive feedback?
A Different Perspective
May generalize human behavior.