Ifs Quote by Amy Dickinson
“When you are wondering whether to say something negative about someone - even if it is true - the best rule to follow is, "I'll think about doing this tomorrow."”
About This Quote
Source Column: "Ask Amy", 2018
Delaying negative feedback gives time for reflection, reducing harm.
In simple terms: Think before you speak harshly.
Key Takeaway
Pause and consider impact before criticism.
Themes
communication
ethics
selfcontrol
Mood
practical
cautious
Type
advice
self-help
When to use this quote
- workplace
- family
- social media
Key Concepts
psychology
conflict management
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it better to speak immediately?
- How can you phrase criticism constructively?
A Different Perspective
Delay may lead to avoidance of needed honesty.
![“Imagine a person with a gift of ridicule [He might say] First that a negative quantity has no logarithm; secondly that a negative quantity has no square root; thirdly that the first non-existent is to the second as the circumference of a circle is to the diameter.” quote by Augustus De Morgan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/17f/augustus-de-morgan-18916_circles_imagine-a-person-with-a-gift-of-ridicule_136734.jpg)
