Deals Quote by George Bernard Shaw
“The way to deal with worldly people is to frighten them by repeating their scandalous whisperings aloud.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Man and Superman, 1905, Act III
Exposing scandals publicly can intimidate and control those involved.
In simple terms: Publicly repeat scandals to frighten.
Use truth as a tool of intimidation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- media campaigns
- political debates
- corporate scandals
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is public exposure ethical?
- What are the consequences of intimidation?
May backfire, creating sympathy for the target.