Charmers Quote by Graydon Carter
“Christopher Hitchens was a wit, a charmer, and a troublemaker, and to those who knew him well, he was a gift from - dare I say it - God.”
About This Quote
Source Magazine: New York Magazine, 2007
Hitchens combined intellect, charm, and provocation, seen by some as a divine gift.
In simple terms: Hitchens was witty and provocative.
Key Takeaway
Value sharp intellect and charm.
Themes
intellect
charisma
provocation
gift
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- debates
- public speaking
- writing
Key Concepts
rhetoric
philosophy
cultural impact
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a provocative voice valuable?
- When does provocation become harmful?
A Different Perspective
His provocations sometimes alienated audiences.
![“If [Eva Braun] was crying upstairs, it wouldn't be long before [Adolf] Hitler would quietly excuse himself and then make things right. What he said to her, I don't know. Whether he said the words "I'm sorry," I don't know. But he was a charmer, he knew how to stop a woman from crying.” quote by Gretl Braun](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/154/gretl-braun-9500_charmers_if-eva-braun-was-crying-upstairs-it-woul_178210.jpg)
![“The world used to think we are a land of snake charmers and black magic. But our youth has surprised the world with its IT [information technology] skills. I dream of a digital India.” quote by Narendra Modi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/865/narendra-modi-250_black_the-world-used-to-think-we-are-a-land-of_1244199.jpg)
