Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 53, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 March 1913 — Fostering Spirit of Criticism. [ARTICLE]

Fostering Spirit of Criticism.

Many persons are too Inclined to say unkind things simply because they happen to be near acquaintances or relatives to one another. Remember the words of Oliver Wendell Holmes: “Do not flatter yourself that relationship entitles you to say unkind things to your intimates.” He goes on to show that we get enough unkind criticism from outside, and should receive only help and support from those in immediate touch with us. A person never regrets having done or said the kind thing; it is the cruel or unkind words and actions which bring sorrow and regret. There is no God given wisdom in one human being which should warrant him in thinking himself qualified or able to dictate to another. It is all conceit, really—the common “I know better” fallacy.