Amiable Quote by Vincent de Paul
“Naturally, everyone is disheartened by sharp reprimands, and by the most amiable corrections as well, if they are frequent, immoderate, or given inappropriately.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: 17th century correspondence, 1625
Frequent, harsh corrections can demoralize even gentle ones.
In simple terms: Too many corrections hurt, even kind ones.
Balance correction frequency and tone.
Themes
Mood
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When to use this quote
- classroom
- workplace
- parenting
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How to give constructive feedback?
- When is silence better?
Over-correction may cause resentment.