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Who Will Tell You the Truth

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Who Will Tell You the Truth

“There are only two people who can tell you the truth about

yourself – an enemy who has lost there temper and a

friend who loves you dearly.”

Antisthenes 445 BC – 365 BC, Greek Philosopher

and  pupil of Socrates

 

As I see it . . . . . . .

Who will tell you the truth

 

There are two people that will tell you the truth . . . . but they come from a very prospective.

 

You enemy will speak the truth . . . . and try to use it to harm you. They may try to stretch the truth to make you look bad . . . . to make them look good . . . . or for their personal gain.

 

A friend will use the truth to booster you . . . . or to get you to refocus  on your strengths. The truth may be hard to take. But coming from your friends they will share it out of love . . . . and with your best interest in their heart.

 

There are two people that will tell you the truth . . . . a enemy . . . . and a friend.

 

The question becomes one of do you hear what they’re saying . . . . and is what telling your for your interests? Or theirs?

 

Once they share the truth with you . . . . how will you respond to what has been said? Is what they’re saying have the potential to help you? Or is what being said help the person who is saying it?

 

The truth may hurt . . . . Can what is being said when acted on become the stepping stone to a more productive future?

 

Who will tell you the truth? Are they your enemy . . . . or are they your friends . . . . Just remember that there coming from a difference prospective, sort the information with an open mind . . . . and use the experiences of what they’re saying for your personal growth.

 

 

©2014 Lou Ludwig Motivational Power Quote, Sales and Management Consultant, Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author

Sharon Parisi
United Real Estate Dallas - Dallas, TX
Dallas Homes

Lou, this is a wonderful quote.  It is the truth!

Nov 15, 2014 03:32 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Lou loved the quote and your interpretation, if I may add and your mother will love you no matter the Truth is Good or Bad, Endre

Nov 15, 2014 03:53 PM
TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.
Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN
Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

 Good morning Lou. That is so true. One might also want to add to that list and angry spouse – LOL

Nov 15, 2014 04:41 PM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Interesting how the truth from two different people and from a different perspective can affect the person being told the truth.

Nov 15, 2014 06:09 PM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, Lou.... well that's a simple enough concept to understand and it makes sense....one doesn't care about your feelings; and the other does it for genuine love....

Nov 15, 2014 06:15 PM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Lou. I have never heard this quote before. I can understand about your family, but have trouble understand that your enemies really know you.

Nov 15, 2014 06:25 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Lou, like the quote. Makes you stop and think! Enjoy your day!

Nov 15, 2014 07:45 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Great quote, Lou.  Thanks.  Hope you have a wonderful Sunday.

Nov 15, 2014 08:37 PM
Donald Urschalitz
Lubeck Realty Group - Jupiter, FL
P.A. Realtor ABR RSPS North Palm Beach County

So perfect, this is a great post thank you.

Nov 15, 2014 08:55 PM
Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert
Richmond, TX

Lou,

 Good post, I too always look at when someone tells me something what are they saying and why! I usually mull it over a couple of days before deciding what to do if anything. Have a great Sunday!

Nov 16, 2014 04:48 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Once you find the people that will always be truthful to you, it's best to keep them by your side!

Nov 16, 2014 05:26 AM
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

Sometimes "hearing" the truth is a difficult thing. But if delivered by a real friend in a compassionate manner, it is one of the best things that can happen!

Nov 16, 2014 09:00 PM
Troy Erickson AZ Realtor (602) 295-6807
HomeSmart - Chandler, AZ
Your Chandler, Ahwatukee, and East Valley Realtor

Lou - If an enemy is telling you something for their own personal gain, can we really believe that it is the truth?

Now a loved one, they will probably tell you the truth so much that it will hurt.

Nov 17, 2014 04:39 AM
Sharon Paxson
Sharon Paxson, Realtor® EQTY Forbes Global Properties - Newport Beach, CA
Newport Beach Real Estate

Good Morning Lou, great post and agree that there are two people who will tell you the truth. 

Nov 21, 2014 01:04 AM