George Bernard Shaw of England stopped over just long…
“George Bernard Shaw of England stopped over just long enough to make one speech in Bombay, India, started a war and 100 Indians killed each other. That's what I call good speech-making. The only enthusiasm any of our speakers can rouse is a demand to kill the speaker.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He sarcastically claims a speech in Bombay sparked violence, mocking the power of rhetoric to incite conflict.
In simple terms: A speech in Bombay allegedly caused a war.
Key Takeaway
Beware of speech that incites violence.
Themes
politics
communication
danger
Mood
cynical
critical
Type
historical
satirical
When to use this quote
- political rallies
- media broadcasts
- public debates
Key Concepts
rhetoric
social influence
Questions to Reflect On
- What responsibility do speakers have for audience reactions?
- How can rhetoric be used responsibly?