Quotation by

Johann Kaspar Lavater

You may tell a man thou art a fiend, but not your nose wants blowing to him alone who can bear a thing of that kind, you may tell all.

Alone

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You can share a harsh truth about yourself only with someone strong enough to handle it, just like you would only ask someone who can tolerate it to blow your nose. However, when it comes to less sensitive matters, you are free to tell everyone.

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