Cowardice Quote by Kate O'Brien
““He was new to the sycophancy and cowardice of men; their inability to think alone appalled him as much as did their need to get together and reassure themselves with windy words.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Silent Crowd, 1935
Newcomers are shocked by collective cowardice and desire for comforting falsehoods.
In simple terms: People cling to comforting lies.
Key Takeaway
Question groupthink and seek truth.
Themes
courage
truth
conformity
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
philosophical
observational
When to use this quote
- politics
- workplace
- social media
Key Concepts
social psychology
group dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do people prefer comforting lies?
- How to foster honest discourse?
A Different Perspective
Truth can be socially costly.
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