Discovery Quote by Francis Bacon
“Rather to excite your judgment briefly than to inform it tediously.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Essays, 1625
A brief, vivid stimulus can spark judgment faster than a long, tedious explanation.
In simple terms: Brief vividness sparks judgment quicker than detail.
Use striking examples to influence decisions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- advertising
- teaching
- public speaking
- media
- policy persuasion
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a stimulus vivid?
- When is brevity insufficient?
Risk of oversimplification or bias.