Attack Quote by Mary Cheney
“John Kerry didn't out me, nor did he offend or attack me by calling me a lesbian. I certainly couldn't be offended by the truth.”
About This Quote
John Kerry's comment did not offend; truth cannot be offensive.
In simple terms: Truth is not offensive.
Key Takeaway
Recognize truth's neutrality.
Themes
politics
truth
offense
Mood
thoughtful
neutral
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- public discourse
- media interviews
- personal statements
Key Concepts
speech ethics
personal identity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate truth from harm?
- When is truth necessary?
A Different Perspective
Truth can still cause hurt despite intent.
![“I mean, it's not just the rappers, you know what i'm saying? People want to attack anybody that's a large figure, you know what I'm saying? They did it to [Michael] Jordan, they did it to [Mike] Tyson, they did it to Bill Cosby, you know what I'm saying? They're gonna' attack you if you on top.” quote by The Notorious B.I.G](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ac8/the-notorious-b-i-g-8034_attack_i-mean-it-s-not-just-the-rappers-you-kno_27728.jpg)
