Cutting Quote by Austin O'Malley
“If you handle truth carelessly, it will cut your fingers.”
About This Quote
Careless handling of truth leads to personal harm, as truth can be sharp and painful when misused.
In simple terms: Mishandling truth hurts.
Key Takeaway
Speak truth responsibly.
Themes
honesty
consequences
integrity
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
advice
warning
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- legal matters
- public statements
Key Concepts
ethics
communication
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure honesty without causing harm?
- When should truth be tempered?
A Different Perspective
Truth can be weaponized by others, causing unintended damage.
![“Since I worked with Danny Boyle before on Slumdog Millionaire, we have great success and everything. So, when I first got the script and the screenplay of Simon (Beaufoy) and I was reading it, even before the shoot, some kind of sounds came into my mind and I put some stuff [down] and sent it to…” quote by A. R. Rahman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/573/a-r-rahman-4481_cutting_since-i-worked-with-danny-boyle-before-o_539.jpg)
![“We have no clear ideas of the agency of [demonic] spirits, nor is it necessary. The Scripture says little to satisfy our curiosity; but tells us plainly that he is always watching us, and desiring to sift us as wheat. I believe we give him no more than his due, when we charge him with having a…” quote by John Newton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c75/john-newton-6629_abundance_we-have-no-clear-ideas-of-the-agency-of_2907.jpg)
