--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Speak no evil, that thou mayest not hear…" description: "\"Speak no evil, that thou mayest not hear it spoken unto thee, and magnify not the faults of others that thine own faults may not appear great\" — Bahá'u..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e56/baha-u-llah-7182_evil_speak-no-evil-that-thou-mayest-not-hear_3052999.jpg" --- # Speak no evil, that thou mayest not hear it spoken unto… ![“Speak no evil, that thou mayest not hear it spoken unto thee, and magnify not the faults of others that thine own faults may not appear great” quote by Bahá'u'lláh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e56/baha-u-llah-7182_evil_speak-no-evil-that-thou-mayest-not-hear_3052999.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e56/baha-u-llah-7182_evil_speak-no-evil-that-thou-mayest-not-hear_3052999.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e56/baha-u-llah-7182_evil_speak-no-evil-that-thou-mayest-not-hear_3052999.jpg) > “Speak no evil, that thou mayest not hear it spoken unto thee, and magnify not the faults of others that thine own faults may not appear great” [Bahá'u'lláh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/baha-u-llah/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Encourages avoiding gossip and criticism to prevent personal faults from being magnified by others' faults. **In simple terms:** Don’t spread negativity or highlight others’ flaws. Key Takeaway Focus on self‑improvement. Themes humility self‑awareness communication Mood reflective calm Type moral philosophical When to use this quote - personal relationships - online communities - workplace dynamics - family gatherings Key Concepts ethics self‑reflection Questions to Reflect On - How can you practice restraint when tempted to criticize? - What benefits arise from focusing on your own flaws? 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