Air Quote by Stanisław I Leszczyński
“When the truth offends no one it should come from our lips as naturally as the air we breathe.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Address, Stanisław I Leszczyński, 1735
Truth that harms no one should be spoken openly, as natural as breathing, promoting honesty and social harmony.
In simple terms: Speak harmless truth openly and naturally.
Key Takeaway
Practice honest communication without fear.
Themes
honesty
social harmony
communication
Mood
candid
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- public debates
- personal relationships
- media interviews
Key Concepts
ethics
public discourse
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you withheld a harmless truth?
- How can you foster open dialogue?
A Different Perspective
It may ignore truths that challenge societal norms.
![“Just between you and me, shouldn’t the World Bank be encouraging MORE migration of the dirty industries to the LDCs [Less Developed Countries]?... I think the economic logic behind dumping a load of toxic waste in the lowest wage country is impeccable and we should face up to that... I’ve always…” quote by Lawrence Summers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ac4/lawrence-summers-16940_air_just-between-you-and-me-shouldn-t-the-wo_4703.jpg)
![“[A]s you partake of the world's bill of fare, that's darned good advice to follow. Do a lot of spitting out the hot air. And be careful what you swallow.” quote by Dr. Seuss](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/da8/dr-seuss-1224_advice_a-s-you-partake-of-the-world-s-bill-of-f_6806.jpg)
