“In criticism I will be bold, and as sternly, absolutely just with friend and foe. From this purpose nothing shall turn me.” – Edgar Allan Poe
I always want to be able to feel free to speak my mind, even if it means openly disagreeing with someone. I like that Poe says “with friend and foe.”
Honesty is one of my favorite traits in another person, and I don’t want a friend that is constantly tip-toeing around my feelings. I want a friend that is able to be frank with me and let me know if I am screwing something up.
Whenever the word “bold” is used, my eye is drawn to it, perhaps because this is one of the traits that I want to describe me. I want to be known as a fearless, strong, bold person who is great to have on your team.
I don’t know exactly how close I am to this goal, but whatever. All I can do is strive to fulfill it every day.
Jingle said,
July 14, 2010 @ 4:26 pm
love your quotes.
keep going!
The Real Dave said,
July 18, 2010 @ 4:49 am
I too appreciate honesty and frankness, as long as it’s not brutal and done with a measure of respect. We all need a dose of reality sometimes, but that doesn’t mean feelings need to be constantly walked on.
Roulette Tricks said,
July 19, 2010 @ 5:43 pm
Great idea, but will this work over the long run?
The Blogs Rocket said,
July 21, 2010 @ 4:41 pm
Very nice article, thanks! I’ve subscribed to your RSS feed. Please keep up posting.
Trick for Roulette said,
July 23, 2010 @ 3:48 am
Great idea, thanks for this post!
Rulett Fogadas said,
July 27, 2010 @ 4:16 am
I cannot believe this is true!
the Success Ladder said,
August 12, 2010 @ 10:18 am
Great article, thanks for sharing this. I have subscribed to your RSS feed and am looking forward to reading more from you.
Keep up the good work and don’t stop posting please.