So Obviously True

What I'm about to say here is not anything that's new Since it has been quoted by more than a few If you do not respect others they will not respect you This makes sense to me and so obviously true You hurt somebody's feelings you they may forgive But the slight may stay with that person for as long as he or she live Sometimes before speaking once one ought to think twice It never does cost anything to be nice From hurting others feelings friends you will not gain And from words meant to offend the hurt does remain Those who with their words find pleasure in causing offense Are people who sadly lack in common sense The person who never does put others down Is never the most diliked one in the town.