Truth Quote by Doris Lessing
““Also, the rules of this particular game demanded that it was not enough to say: “So and so disagrees with us, who are the possessors of evident truth.” It had to also be said: “So and so is evil, corrupt, sexually depraved,” and so on.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Golden Notebook, 1962
The quote describes how political or ideological conflicts often devolve into personal attacks, demanding moral condemnation beyond factual disagreement.
In simple terms: Disagreements become personal attacks.
Key Takeaway
Avoid ad hominem attacks.
Themes
politics
conflict
ethics
Mood
frustrated
critical
Type
cautionary
analytical
When to use this quote
- debates
- media coverage
- social media arguments
- political campaigns
Key Concepts
ad hominem
polarization
power dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you keep criticism factual?
- When does critique become character assassination?
A Different Perspective
It can be hard to separate factual critique from moral vilification.
