Clean Quote by Carlos E. Asay
““If it is not clean, do not think it; if it is not true, do not speak it; if it is not good, do not do it.””
About This Quote
Source Saying: Traditional moral maxim, widely quoted in ethics literature
Advocates for integrity: only think, speak, or act when the content is clean, true, and good.
In simple terms: Act only when it is pure, truthful, and beneficial.
Key Takeaway
Practice discernment before thought, speech, and action.
Themes
ethics
integrity
mindfulness
discipline
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
maxim
ethical
When to use this quote
- decision making
- communication
- leadership
- personal habits
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
personal conduct
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it acceptable to act despite imperfections?
- How do you balance truth with compassion?
A Different Perspective
Rigid standards may hinder spontaneity or creative risk.
![“I walked all around it [the Guggenheim Bilbao] and couldn't find one clear, clean shot. To make things worse, the weather was lousy. Nothing about this rang commercial money shot. In a situation like this there's only one thing to do: forget about pleasing editors, please yourself.” quote by Robert Polidori](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/375/robert-polidori-55002_clean_i-walked-all-around-it-the-guggenheim-bi_9097.jpg)
