494. When I speak

```

I never speak ill of man,

Except in self-defence.

I never speak well of God,

Except in self-glorification.

I neither speak ill nor well of Truth.

Why?

Because Truth needs

No comment from me,

From my judgement-seat.

```

From:Sri Chinmoy,The Dance of Life, part 10, Aum Press, Puerto Rico, 1973
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