Absent Quote by Anonymous
“The man who backbites an absent friend, nay, who does not stand up for him when another blames him, the man who angles for bursts of laughter and for the repute of a wit, who can invent what he never saw, who cannot keep a secret -- that man is black at heart: mark and avoid him.”
About This Quote
A person who betrays friends, seeks attention, and cannot keep secrets is morally corrupt and should be avoided.
In simple terms: Betrayal, attention-seeking, and secrecy mark a dangerous person.
Avoid and distance yourself from such individuals.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- friendship
- workplace
- online communities
- team projects
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What signs indicate a person's trustworthiness?
- How can you protect yourself from deceit?
The description is harsh and may lack nuance.