Of Tact And The Absence Of Empathy

I feel that I must enlighten they that most assuredly lack the ability to speak empathetically. It is ridiculous to entertain the thought that if one conveys a sense of honesty, that any harmful intent is magically dismissed. Words pierce the soul, and one never knows how deeply one may wound another. Speak as you would wish to be spoken to, and if the truth must be brought to light, allow the recipient the courtesy of constructive criticism rather than blunt and destructive judgement.