Books Quote by David Brooks
““To get the most attention, the essay should be wrong. Logical essays are read and understood. But an illogical or wrong essay will prompt dozens of other writers to rise and respond, thus giving the author mounds of publicity.””
About This Quote
Provocative, flawed essays attract attention and spark debate, generating publicity for the author.
In simple terms: Wrong essays draw more attention.
Use bold ideas to spark discussion.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- opinion pieces
- blog posts
- academic debates
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a controversial claim effective?
- How to balance provocation with credibility?
Risk of being dismissed as uninformed.