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Though just biographical record will touch the failings of the good and the eminent with tenderness
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"Though just biographical record will touch the failings of the good and the eminent with tenderness"

- Anne Seward

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This quote by Anne Seward talks with the significance of being considerate as well as understanding when going over the lives of those that have actually accomplished achievement. Seward is recommending that we ought to be gentle as well as understanding when going over the errors as well as shortcomings of those who have attained achievement. She is highlighting the relevance of recognizing the excellent that these people have actually done, instead of focusing on their mistakes. Seward is recommending that we ought to be mindful of the effect our words can have on the heritage of those that have actually achieved success, which we ought to be respectful and also understanding when discussing their lives. Seward is highlighting the relevance of being kind and also understanding when talking about the lives of those that have actually attained success, which we should not be as well fast to evaluate or slam them.

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