Alice Roosevelt LongworthIf you haven't got anything nice to say about anybody come sit next to me.
About This Quote
It is important to be aware of your surroundings. If you are always mean to everyone, it can be easy for others to take advantage of you. Be careful what you say about others, for other people can hear everything that you say about them.
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