Skip to content

Become Quote by Daniel Hannan

“There comes a point when threats become so overblown that they serve to irk rather than to frighten.” quote by Daniel Hannan
Download Open image
“There comes a point when threats become so overblown that they serve to irk rather than to frighten.”

Daniel Hannan

About This Quote

Source Speech: House of Commons Debate, 2015

Excessive threats lose impact and become irritating rather than frightening.

In simple terms: Overblown threats irritate.

Key Takeaway

Avoid exaggeration.

Themes

communication politics threats

Mood

critical analytical

Type

political commentary

When to use this quote

  • public policy
  • media commentary
  • negotiations

Key Concepts

rhetoric psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you felt threatened by overstatement?
  • How can we balance warning and panic?
A Different Perspective

People may become desensitized to constant alarmism.

4.8 out of 5 (3 ratings)

More by Daniel Hannan

Explore all 62 Daniel Hannan quotes

More Become quotes

Browse all 4,185 Become quotes