Funny Quote by Calvin Coolidge
“I have never been hurt by what I have not said.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address, 1925
Silence protects you from hurting others with unspoken words.
In simple terms: Unsaid words can’t cause harm.
Key Takeaway
Speak thoughtfully, avoid harmful speech.
Themes
communication
restraint
integrity
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- public speaking
- personal relationships
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
political ethics
personal conduct
Questions to Reflect On
- When is speaking necessary?
- How to balance honesty and harm?
A Different Perspective
Silence can also hide truth.
![“Someone came up to me and told me that [his opponent's] knee was hurt, and he said to me, attack his knee, I'm like, 'Yeah right, I'm not going out to attack this guy's knee.' It just doesn't … it's not realistic to go after his injury, unless they got a cut the same week, then it's like, yeah…” quote by Nick Diaz](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/047/nick-diaz-4282_advantage_someone-came-up-to-me-and-told-me-that-h_1140251.jpg)
