SAYING WHAT YOU THINK.
Whether we are to say what we think or not, depends entirely on what our thoughts are and how they will affect others. There are . some thoughts it is a sin to hide. The people who smother a good thought because they are afraid of being misunderstood or laughed at, take upon themselves a dangerous responsibility. To conceal a kind thought is something for which there is no excuse. There are other thoughts which it is a pity to allow to get beyond your own brain. It is unfortunate indeed to have them, but at least you can resolve that they shall never get outside of their birthplace. If you think this world is a dreary, dismal place, what is the good of saying so ? If morbid, angry thoughts have taken possession of you, stamp them out as you would a brood of snakes. Bo brave enough to speak the thought which should be spoken, no matter whether it is likely to be popular or not. And be strong enough to hold in leash the thought which, if it should escape, would work harm to others.
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New Zealand Tablet, 15 July 1920, Page 45
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190SAYING WHAT YOU THINK. New Zealand Tablet, 15 July 1920, Page 45
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