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Reproach is infinite, and knows no end. When we say something about someone, we may be speaking to ourselves as well. This is a good thing: we need to improve and we need feedback on how we can do so. But when we start talking about other people, we can't help but say something that we'll regret later. The way to stop the harm is by simply not saying anything at all.
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