I can bear to hear of imputed or real errors. The man who wishes to stand well in the opinion of others must do this; because he is thereby enabled to correct his faults, or remove prejudices which are imbibed against him.
" I can bear to hear of imputed or real errors. The man who wishes to stand well in the opinion of others must do this; because he is thereby enabled to correct his faults, or remove prejudices which are imbibed against him. "
Letter to Joseph Reed, Jan. 14, 1776 | Sunday, January 14, 1776
Editorial Notes
In this letter, Washington thanks Reed for his honest opinion on Washington’s leadership and matters of the colonies. As the mark of a true leader and diplomate, Washington remarks here that through honest opinion he is able to correct his faults.
From George Washington to Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Reed, 14 January 1776
