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Quote to Ponder: “I discovered very quickly that criticism is a form of optimism, and that when you are silent about the shortcomings of your society, you’re very pessimistic about that society. And it’s only when you speak truthfully about it that you show your faith in that society.” – Carlos Fuentes, Author, Scholar & Diplomat

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June 7, 2012 1 min read Free to read

Quote to Ponder: "I discovered very quickly that criticism is a form of optimism, and that when you are silent about the shortcomings of your society, you're very pessimistic about that society. And it's only when you speak truthfully about it that you show your faith in that society.” - Carlos Fuentes, Author, Scholar & Diplomat

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