What Do You Think of This Common Quote?

I would much rather explain myself if there is a misunderstanding than let it go.
I have also heard someone say that excuses are just well planned lies. So I think there is a fine line between making an excuse and giving an explanation.

I actually like this quote. It is like "Don't regret anything because what you did at the time was exactly what you wanted". - regarding choice only!!!

Ridiculous, of course.

Clearly written by a fool who came home 4 hours later then he told his wife he would be home.

Explanations are a sub-category of communication. And effective communication is the only thing that keeps any relationship alive.

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Never heard it before and I don't think that those are words to live by, either. Silly, really! We never need to explain ourselves to friends/family? Haha, wouldn't that be great. "Oh, honey, I don't need to explain why I just bought that expensive, new ______ (fill in the blank)" and so on and so forth ... ;)

I am reminded of Ricky Ricardo, though: "Luuuuucy! You got some 'splainin' to do!"

I don't know that quote and I'm not sure I like it. A very important tool in communication is explaining what you mean when you say something. Not everyone thinks exactly alike. so although I see what the quote is going for..... I don't like the word "never."

There is never an absolute... in social interactions.

Hey its a rainy day here too!

Happy weekend!

I don't like it. I like the idea behind it, your friends know and accept you, your enemies don't, don't want to and never will so why bother.

However, there are many instances where explanations are needed even to friends.

I may be over thinking it, but lets say a friend borrows my car and gets in an accident; I need her to explain to me what happened! lol

I like this quote because it is true.

I feel like I constantly am explaining why I am apart of the Occupy Movement.....And I have to remind myself that my friends are on my side and I do not need to try and convince them about the thing I am dealing with...They get it.

But with Strangers and those who do not understand it.....It is like trying to ask for answer's from a brick wall....No one wants to admit it is as bad as it is nationally and globally.....Or they do not think anything is the matter and are living in denial.....Which is no longer a river in Egypt....It is a common occurrence...And very tricky to navigate:) If you do not do it correctly you may get spit on...Which I have.

Good something to ponder on such a nasty day:)

Eh.... not necessarily.

I've also heard, "Never explain; never complain." But sometimes you need to explain. Sometimes you owe it to someone to explain yourself without whining or making excuses. I won't go into any more detail about that.

At the same time, must you be able and willing to explain yourself for anything and everything? No. How do you learn what's appropriate and when? I guess it's by gaining maturity. (Ain't that helpful!)

I've never heard such quote. It reminds me of how my husband hates to hear excuses. All the time I will say "Well FedEx says that the reason it's not here yet is . . . . " and he says "Sounds like just a whole bunch of excuses." So ..... I am not sure if that really relates to your quote or not, but maybe.

As for my opinion of the quote - eh I think some friends DO need explanations. Depends on the person and their personality. As for your enemies not beliving you, well that can be true about anything you say to your enemies. They likely won't believe anythng you say, be it an explanation, excuse, story, something you heard ..... I mean would you believe what your enemy says to you? I'd be skeptical of anything an enemy says to me.

ps. Send some rain our way. Just a little though. I don't want the Fri, Sat, Sun, Monday chance of rain you have. Our high was in the mid-80s today. Hot and sunny! Shorts and flip-flops weather. And it's still winter?

Reminds me of one of my two favorite quotes of all time, from the book The Fountainhead - "But I DON'T think of you."

I like it because I think it sounds cool and mysterious you know. Like it is something I wish I could attain, to be so secure in my motives and actions there would never be an explanation needed. But I love to talk talk talk!! As evidenced my by very long winded answers on here at times!! So it is the quote that would be so cool if it could define me, but I am sure it never will!!! ;)

Ephie:

I've heard it before. It reminds of the quote - "Better to keep your mouth closed and be thought a fool than to open it and remove all doubt"?

True friends don't need an explanation.
Enemies - they think that everything coming out of your mouth is a lie anyway - so why bother? Let them make fools of themselves.

Happy Weekend!

I've never heard of this quote. It makes sense if the person is your friend, accept you, so no need to explain; your enemies don't like you anyways, so why bother explaining to them? Silence is golden.

dont think ive ever heard it but if u think about it, its true. I like the one " its mind over matter, those that matter dont mind and those that mind dont matter" then again Im dealing with a spiteful ex and hish highschool wife.......

Of course there are times when we should explain ourselves - and it's usually to the people who love us the best. But I like the quote. In many situations explanations sound like excuses or the explanation is moot and what is needed is information on when, what, and where...not why. So....it's a good reminder of that.

I agree! My friends don't need an explanation as to why I do what I do or how I do it...and I could care less about my enemies as I am sure they could care less about me.
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