I have often said that there is no cause for feeling…
“I have often said that there is no cause for feeling disturbed at being misrepresented by the press. It would be only when they began to say things detrimental to me which were true that I should feel alarm.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Distinguishes between feeling misrepresented and feeling alarmed when true harmful statements arise
In simple terms: Feel alarm only if true harmful press reports appear
Key Takeaway
Critically assess media claims before reacting
Themes
media
misrepresentation
alarm
Mood
statement
caution
Type
Feeling:1
Journalism:1
Cause Feeling:0
Feel Alarm:1
Feeling Disturbed:0
Disturbed Misrepresented:0
When to use this quote
- May conflate misrepresentation with legitimate criticism
Key Concepts
journalism ethics
public perception
personal reputation
Questions to Reflect On
- skeptical
- calm
A Different Perspective
When is criticism justified?;How to verify truth before alarm?