Slanderers Quote by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
““Trying to stop slanderers' tongues is like trying to put gates to the open plain.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes, 1605
Attempts to silence harmful speech are futile because gossip spreads freely across open spaces.
In simple terms: Stopping gossip is like closing gates on a plain.
Accept that some words cannot be fully controlled.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- public debate
- online comment sections
- family gatherings
- political rallies
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you protect yourself from harmful rumors?
- What constructive actions can limit the spread of slander?
Even if you cannot stop gossip, you can choose how to respond.