Attack Quote by Eleanor Roosevelt
“those who attack always do so with greater fervor than those who defend.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Unknown, attributed to Eleanor Roosevelt, 20th century
Aggressive actions often stem from intense passion, while defensive actions may lack that fervor.
In simple terms: Attackers are more passionate than defenders.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the intensity behind actions.
Themes
conflict
passion
defense
Mood
tense
reflective
Type
advice
observational
When to use this quote
- political debate
- personal relationships
- legal disputes
Key Concepts
psychology
motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives your aggression?
- How can defenders harness passion?
A Different Perspective
Passion can also blind judgment.
![“I mean, it's not just the rappers, you know what i'm saying? People want to attack anybody that's a large figure, you know what I'm saying? They did it to [Michael] Jordan, they did it to [Mike] Tyson, they did it to Bill Cosby, you know what I'm saying? They're gonna' attack you if you on top.” quote by The Notorious B.I.G](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ac8/the-notorious-b-i-g-8034_attack_i-mean-it-s-not-just-the-rappers-you-kno_27728.jpg)
