Disconcerting Quote by Elaine Stritch
“It's very disconcerting to start out and to say, "I'm going to tell the truth," and then to realize it's that much trouble.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, 1975
Truth-telling can be daunting because it often disrupts comfort and invites conflict.
In simple terms: Truth is hard because it can cause trouble.
Key Takeaway
Embrace honesty despite discomfort.
Themes
integrity
courage
communication
Mood
anxious
determined
Type
motivational
candid
When to use this quote
- public speaking
- personal relationships
- conflict resolution
- media appearances
Key Concepts
Authenticity
social risk
self-awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- When has honesty cost you?
- How can you balance truth with tact?
A Different Perspective
Truth may alienate others or cause backlash.
![“[Eugene Smith] was always writing these diatribes about truth, and how he wanted to tell the truth, the truth, the truth. It was a real rebel position. It was kind of like a teenager's position: why can't things be like they should be? Why can't I do what I want? I latched on to that philosophy…” quote by Larry Clark](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e56/larry-clark-25877_hey_eugene-smith-was-always-writing-these-di_31228.jpg)
