Cold Quote by Mary Elizabeth Clark
“It isn't the sign of a good sport to go out among other people when one has a cold: it is the sign of a selfish and ill-advised person.”
About This Quote
Attending events while ill is selfish, showing disregard for others' well‑being.
In simple terms: Going out sick is selfish.
Key Takeaway
Stay home when ill.
Themes
health
etiquette
consideration
Mood
ethical
practical
Type
advisory
reflective
When to use this quote
- work meetings
- social gatherings
- public transport
Key Concepts
social responsibility
self‑care
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it acceptable to attend while sick?
- How can we balance duty and health?
A Different Perspective
Sometimes obligations force attendance despite illness.
![“This cold weather has set all the young Folks to providing Bedfellows. I have signed two or three Licences every Day [as a Fairfax Justice of the Peace] since I have been at Home. I wish I knew where to get a good one myself; for I find cold Sheets extreamly disagreeable.” quote by George Mason](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b92/george-mason-8435_bedfellows_this-cold-weather-has-set-all-the-young_3953.jpg)
