“Don't flatter yourselves that friendship authorizes you to say disagreeable things to your intimates. On the contrary, the nearer you come into relation with a person, the more necessary do tact and courtesy become.”
Quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.
Work
Autocrat Of The Breakfast Table
This novel is a collection of essays and dialogues that delve into various philosophical and social issues. The narrative is set around a breakfast table, where a group of friends engage in lively discussions, reflecting on topics such as morality, ethics, and the human condition. more
Author
Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.
Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. was an American physician, poet, and writer who made significant contributions to the field of medicine and influenced American literature and culture. He was a pioneer in the use of ether as an anesthetic and a leading figure in the medical community of his time. more
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