Dog Quote by Edward Albee
“First, I'll kill the dog with kindness, and if that doesn't work, I'll just kill him.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, 1962
Kindness can be a weapon; if ineffective, harsher tactics may follow, exposing moral ambiguity.
In simple terms: Kindness may mask ulterior motives.
Key Takeaway
Use kindness wisely.
Themes
power
ethics
conflict
Mood
tense
reflective
Type
dramatic
ethical
When to use this quote
- negotiations
- relationship counseling
- political strategy
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- When is kindness insufficient?
- What are the risks of feigned kindness?
A Different Perspective
Violence is never justified.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
