Attack Quote by Bertolt Brecht
“You have to attack once the truth is too weak to defend itself.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui, 1941
When truth is weak, it must be attacked to survive and be defended.
In simple terms: Defend truth by confronting it.
Key Takeaway
Act when truth is vulnerable.
Themes
truth
action
justice
Mood
urgent
critical
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- political discourse
- media criticism
- social activism
Key Concepts
courage
propaganda
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it justified to challenge weak truth?
- What risks arise from confronting truth?
A Different Perspective
Attacking truth can be misused for manipulation.
![“I mean, it's not just the rappers, you know what i'm saying? People want to attack anybody that's a large figure, you know what I'm saying? They did it to [Michael] Jordan, they did it to [Mike] Tyson, they did it to Bill Cosby, you know what I'm saying? They're gonna' attack you if you on top.” quote by The Notorious B.I.G](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ac8/the-notorious-b-i-g-8034_bills_i-mean-it-s-not-just-the-rappers-you-kno_27728.jpg)
