No rival will steal away my sure love; that glory will be my gray hair.
Sextus PropertiusRead
Let no one be willing to speak ill of the absent.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Avoid speaking negatively about those who are not present.
This quote emphasizes the importance of integrity and respect in communication. It suggests that one should refrain from speaking poorly of others, especially when they are not around to defend themselves, promoting a culture of kindness and accountability in our words and actions.
Themes
RespectIntegrityCommunicationKindnessGossip
In practice
Example use cases
During a team meeting, when discussing absent colleagues, you could emphasize the importance of speaking positively about each other.
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