Bully Quote by Edna Ferber
“A placated bully is a hand-fed bully.”
About This Quote
A bully who is appeased remains a bully, merely fed and thus perpetuated.
In simple terms: Feeding a bully keeps them a bully.
Key Takeaway
Don’t enable bad behavior.
Themes
power dynamics
bullying
control
Mood
critical
pragmatic
Type
ethical
strategic
When to use this quote
- schools
- workplace
- online communities
- family
Key Concepts
sociology
behavioral psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it okay to placate?
- What alternatives exist?
A Different Perspective
Sometimes appeasement is necessary for safety.
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