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Poem
March 3, 1876
Bellows Falls Times
Bellows Falls, Windham County, Vermont
What is this article about?
The poem warns against gossiping about others' faults, advocating self-reflection, empathy, and restraint in judgment to avoid causing harm and hypocrisy.
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Be Careful What you Say.
In speaking of a person's faults,
Pray don't forget your own;
Remember, those in homes of glass.
Should seldom throw a stone:
If we have nothing else to do
But talk of those who sin,
'Tis better we commence at home,
And from that point begin.
We have no right to judge a man
Until he's fairly tried;
Should we not like his company.
We know the world is wide.
Some may have faults—and who has not?
The old as well as young:
Perhaps we may for aught we know,
Have fifty to their one.
I'll tell you of a better plan,
And find it works full well
To try my own defects—to cure,
Before of others' tell;
And though I sometimes hope to be
No worse than some I know.
My own shortcomings bid me let
The faults of others go.
Then let us all. when we begin,
To slander friend or foe,
Think of the harm one word may do
To those we little know.
Remember, curses, sometimes, like
Our chickens, "roost at home;"
Don't speak of others' faults until
We have none of our own.
In speaking of a person's faults,
Pray don't forget your own;
Remember, those in homes of glass.
Should seldom throw a stone:
If we have nothing else to do
But talk of those who sin,
'Tis better we commence at home,
And from that point begin.
We have no right to judge a man
Until he's fairly tried;
Should we not like his company.
We know the world is wide.
Some may have faults—and who has not?
The old as well as young:
Perhaps we may for aught we know,
Have fifty to their one.
I'll tell you of a better plan,
And find it works full well
To try my own defects—to cure,
Before of others' tell;
And though I sometimes hope to be
No worse than some I know.
My own shortcomings bid me let
The faults of others go.
Then let us all. when we begin,
To slander friend or foe,
Think of the harm one word may do
To those we little know.
Remember, curses, sometimes, like
Our chickens, "roost at home;"
Don't speak of others' faults until
We have none of our own.
What sub-type of article is it?
Epigram
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Judging Faults
Self Reflection
Gossip Harm
Moral Instruction
Hypocrisy Warning
Poem Details
Title
Be Careful What You Say.
Subject
Caution Against Judging Others' Faults
Form / Style
Rhymed Quatrains
Key Lines
In Speaking Of A Person's Faults,
Pray Don't Forget Your Own;
Remember, Those In Homes Of Glass.
Should Seldom Throw A Stone:
Remember, Curses, Sometimes, Like
Our Chickens, "Roost At Home;"
Don't Speak Of Others' Faults Until
We Have None Of Our Own.