A Quote by Muriel Spark

Frankness is usually a euphemism for rudeness. — © Muriel Spark
Frankness is usually a euphemism for rudeness.
Frankness is not a license to say anything you want, wherever and whenever you want. It is not rudeness.
Etiquette does not render you defenseless. If it did, even I wouldn't subscribe to it. But rudeness in retaliation for rudeness just doubles the amount of rudeness in the world.
We appreciate frankness from those who like us. Frankness from others is called insolence.
The 'frankness' of people sunk below shame is a very cheap frankness.
Asymmetrical warfare is a euphemism for terrorism, just like collateral damage is a euphemism for killing innocent civilians.
Faith is a euphemism for prejudice and religion is a euphemism for superstition.
I don't mean to be rude—" he began, in a tone that threatened rudeness in every syllable. "Yet, sadly, accidental rudeness occurs alarmingly often," Dumbledore finished the sentence gravely.
There is a big difference you see between privately letting someone know that you're displeased, whether they've done something they may not be aware of, and just rudeness - and you do not have to tolerate rudeness, by any means.
It is so tempting to return rudeness with rudeness!
Frankness invites frankness.
Euphemism is a euphemism for lying.
There is no wisdom like frankness.
Frankness is a jewel; only the young can afford it.
Spoilt is a euphemism for loved.
'Spoilt' is a euphemism for 'loved.'
Gratitude is a euphemism for resentment.
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