Acting Quote by George Bernard Shaw
“It is always necessary to overstate a cast startlingly to make people sit up and listen to it, and to frighten them into acting on it.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Man and Superman, 1903
Advocates exaggeration to capture attention and provoke action, using shock value as a catalyst for engagement
In simple terms: Bold statements can jolt people into action
Use striking language to motivate
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When to use this quote
- advertising
- public speaking
- social campaigns
- activist movements
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is exaggeration effective?
- What are the risks of fear‑based messaging?
Excessive drama can cause backlash or distrust