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It is not good to speak evil of all whom we know bad; it is worse to judge evil of any who may prove good. To speak ill upon knowledge shows a want of charity; to speak ill upon suspicion shows a want of honesty. I will not speak so bad as I know of many: I will not speak worse than I know of any. To know evil by others, and not speak it, is sometimes discretion: to speak evil by others, and not know it, is always dishonesty.
Also attributed to: Warwick
The point
True charity avoids speaking evil on mere suspicion, yet does not hide wrongdoing others need to know.
Audience
Adults
Tone
Thoughtful · Convicting
To tell aloud
under a minute · 90 words