Famous quote by Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton

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One of the surest evidences of friendship that one individual can display to another is telling him gently of a fault.
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"One of the surest evidences of friendship that one individual can display to another is telling him gently of a fault. If any other can excel it, it is listening to such a disclosure with gratitude, and amending the error"

- Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton

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This quote by Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton speaks with the importance of relationship and how it can be shown through truthful and gentle communication. It recommends that a person of the surest signs of relationship is when someone is willing to inform another about a fault they have made. A lot more remarkable is when the person getting the feedback is able to listen to it with thankfulness and take actions to amend the error. This quote highlights the significance of being open and truthful with good friends, and how it can result in a more powerful and more significant relationship. It likewise highlights the importance of being able to accept constructive criticism and utilize it to grow and enhance. Eventually, this quote speaks with the power of friendship and how it can be strengthened through sincere and open interaction.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton between May 25, 1803 and January 18, 1873. He/she was a famous Politician from England. The author also have 39 other quotes.

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