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“The way to deal with worldly people is to frighten them by repeating their scandalous whisperings aloud.” quote by George Bernard Shaw
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“The way to deal with worldly people is to frighten them by repeating their scandalous whisperings aloud.”

George Bernard Shaw

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.

Key Takeaway

Use truth as a tool of intimidation.

Themes

politics power social control

Mood

critical provocative

Type

philosophical satirical

When to use this quote

  • media campaigns
  • political debates
  • corporate scandals

Key Concepts

public shaming psychological warfare

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is public exposure ethical?
  • What are the consequences of intimidation?
A Different Perspective

May backfire, creating sympathy for the target.

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