Bears Quote by Mary Church Terrell
“... some people cannot bear the truth, no matter how tactfully it is told. No doubt the haughty, the tyrannical, the unmerciful, the impure and the fomentors of discord take a fierce exception to the Sermon on the Mount.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Sermon on the Mount, Biblical text, 1st century
Truth can be painful for those who cling to power or cruelty; they reject it even when presented gently.
In simple terms: Powerful people may reject painful truth.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and respect resistance to uncomfortable facts.
Themes
power
truth
resistance
humility
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political discourse
- personal relationships
- leadership training
Key Concepts
psychology
authority
ethical communication
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you convey truth without alienating the resistant?
- What strategies help soften defensive reactions?
A Different Perspective
Even gentle truth may be dismissed by entrenched attitudes.
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