Devil Quote by Jonathan Swift
“Tell truth, and shame the devil.”
About This Quote
Source Satire: Gulliver’s Travels, 1726
Speaking truth exposes evil, and moral accountability should shame wrongdoing.
In simple terms: Truth reveals and shames evil.
Key Takeaway
Speak truth to confront injustice.
Themes
ethics
truth
morality
Mood
serious
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- justice
- personal integrity
- public discourse
Key Concepts
philosophy
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you faced backlash for honesty?
- How can truth be balanced with compassion?
A Different Perspective
Truth can be dangerous in oppressive contexts.
