I don't mean to be rude–" he began, in a tone that threatened rudeness in every syllable." Yet, sadly, accidental rudeness occurs alarmingly often, " Dumbledore finished the sentence gravely.

J.k. Rowling
About This Quote

This quote is not only an interesting piece of wisdom, but it also illustrates another great message. We can help others by not being rude, yet sometimes we do not mean to be rude. We are all guilty of unintentional rudeness on occasion, but there is something to be said for the fact that our words come from our hearts and represent our true intentions. The best way to avoid accidental rudeness is to take the time to think about what you are saying before you say it.

And if you do accidentally offend someone in some way, apologize immediately. Your words might seem rude in the moment, but if they come from your heart, they have a different meaning.

Source: Harry Potter And The Halfblood Prince

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