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“Do not rebuke mockers, or they will hate you; rebuke the wise, and they will love you.” quote by King Solomon
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“Do not rebuke mockers, or they will hate you; rebuke the wise, and they will love you.”

King Solomon

About This Quote

Source Biblical Book: Proverbs, 10th century BC

Criticizing the foolish invites hostility, while correcting the wise earns respect.

In simple terms: Rebuke the foolish, praise the wise.

Key Takeaway

Tailor feedback to the audience’s receptiveness.

Themes

wisdom communication respect criticism

Mood

thoughtful cautious strategic

Type

philosophical practical

When to use this quote

  • leadership
  • teaching
  • conflict resolution
  • parenting

Key Concepts

rhetoric social dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • When should you challenge the wise?
  • How to approach the foolish without alienation?
A Different Perspective

Wise individuals may still resist correction; context matters.

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