Quote by Richard Allestree
““Medicines as purify the blood; so this Leprosy of the Tongue will still spread farther, if it be not checked in its Spring and source, by the mortifying of those corrupt inclinations, which feed and heighten it.””
About This Quote
Source Treatise: The Religious and Moral Duties of the Clergy, 1665
Unchecked harmful speech spreads like disease, requiring early correction of corrupt motives to prevent wider damage.
In simple terms: Bad speech spreads unless we curb its source.
Key Takeaway
Identify and correct harmful inclinations early.
Themes
morality
communication
selfcontrol
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- public speaking
- online comments
- political rhetoric
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
ethics
social influence
Questions to Reflect On
- What underlying motives fuel your harmful words?
- How can you address them before they spread?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep-seated habits is difficult and may meet resistance.
