--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Profanity is filthiness. A person is…" description: "\"Profanity is filthiness. A person is known as much by his language as he is by the company he keeps...Filthiness in any form is degrading and soul-dest..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6d0/joseph-fielding-smith-13580_avoided_profanity-is-filthiness-a-person-is-know_852669.jpg" --- # Profanity is filthiness. A person is known as much by his… ![“Profanity is filthiness. A person is known as much by his language as he is by the company he keeps...Filthiness in any form is degrading and soul-destroying and should be avoided.” quote by Joseph Fielding Smith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6d0/joseph-fielding-smith-13580_avoided_profanity-is-filthiness-a-person-is-know_852669.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6d0/joseph-fielding-smith-13580_avoided_profanity-is-filthiness-a-person-is-know_852669.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6d0/joseph-fielding-smith-13580_avoided_profanity-is-filthiness-a-person-is-know_852669.jpg) > “Profanity is filthiness. A person is known as much by his language as he is by the company he keeps...Filthiness in any form is degrading and soul-destroying and should be avoided.” [Joseph Fielding Smith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/joseph-fielding-smith/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Language reflects character; vulgar speech degrades the soul and reputation, so it should be avoided. **In simple terms:** Bad words show bad character. Key Takeaway Choose clean speech. Themes morality character communication Mood reflective serious Type advice spiritual When to use this quote - personal relationships - public speaking - social media - teaching - leadership Key Concepts spirituality ethics self‑control Questions to Reflect On - How does your language shape others’ perception of you? - Can you express strong emotions without profanity? A Different Perspective Avoiding profanity can be socially challenging and may limit authentic expression. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Business](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/business/) [Company](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/company/) [Language](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/language/) [Profanity](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/profanity/) [Soul](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/soul/) ## Related quotes > [ \[I\] shall never use profanity except in discussing house rent and taxes. Indeed, upon second thought, I will not use it then, for it… ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mark-twain/i-shall-never-use-profanity-except-in-discussing-house-rent-and-taxes-2/) [Mark Twain](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mark-twain/) > [I've been victimized by general filthiness on multiple occasions... I received a nasty staph infection... 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