Air Quote by Doris Lessing
“Curse not the king, no not in thy thought; and curse not the rich in thy bedchamber, for a bird of the air shall carry the voice, and that which hath wings shall tell the matter.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Marriages Between Zones Three and Four, Doris Lessing, 1995
Cursing others invites negative energy; the truth will be revealed by natural forces regardless of spoken malice.
In simple terms: Avoid curses; truth emerges naturally.
Key Takeaway
Speak kindly, avoid malice.
Themes
ethics
truth
karma
communication
Mood
reflective
serious
thoughtful
Type
literary
ethical
When to use this quote
- interpersonal conflict
- public discourse
- media criticism
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
social dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What positive language can replace curses?
- How does truth surface despite negative speech?
A Different Perspective
Curses may reflect deeper resentment.
![“Just between you and me, shouldn’t the World Bank be encouraging MORE migration of the dirty industries to the LDCs [Less Developed Countries]?... I think the economic logic behind dumping a load of toxic waste in the lowest wage country is impeccable and we should face up to that... I’ve always…” quote by Lawrence Summers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ac4/lawrence-summers-16940_air_just-between-you-and-me-shouldn-t-the-wo_4703.jpg)
![“[A]s you partake of the world's bill of fare, that's darned good advice to follow. Do a lot of spitting out the hot air. And be careful what you swallow.” quote by Dr. Seuss](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/da8/dr-seuss-1224_advice_a-s-you-partake-of-the-world-s-bill-of-f_6806.jpg)
