True diplomacy is speaking hard truths with kindness instead

Saying / Proverb★★★★

Being diplomatic is telling your boss he has an open mind instead of telling him he has a hole in his head.

The point

True diplomacy is speaking hard truths with kindness instead of bluntness—framing the message to preserve dignity.

Scripture

Proverbs 15:1Ephesians 4:15Colossians 4:6

Audience

Adults

Tone

Wry · Wise

To tell aloud

under a minute · 22 words

Subjects

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