Easy Quote by Bertolt Brecht
“Oh why do we not say the important things, it would be so easy, and we are damned because we do not.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Good Person of Szechwan, 1943
People often avoid speaking truth because it feels risky, yet silence perpetuates harm.
In simple terms: Truth is hard to say, but silence hurts.
Speak up despite discomfort.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- workplace meetings
- public advocacy
- family discussions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What truth are you avoiding?
- How might speaking change the situation?
Fear of backlash can silence even the most urgent messages.