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Benjamin Franklin

Speak ill of no man, but speak all the good you know of everybody.

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Benjamin Franklin advises that you should avoid saying negative things about anyone, focusing instead on sharing positive qualities you have observed in others. This encourages kindness and fairness by highlighting good traits rather than spreading criticism.

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