New yorker Quote by Mike Wallace
““The really polished New Yorker, as editor Walter Whitman noted in an 1856 “Advice to Strangers” piece, was one who could coolly respond to a con man’s pitch by looking him in the eye and saying: “You’ve waked up the wrong passenger.””
About This Quote
Quotes a 1856 advice piece highlighting a calm, confident response to deception.
In simple terms: Stay composed and confront a con artist directly.
Key Takeaway
Respond calmly to deception.
Themes
confidence
deception
communication
Mood
cautious
assertive
Type
advice
historical
When to use this quote
- business
- personal safety
- interpersonal conflict
Key Concepts
assertiveness
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does calmness affect a liar’s tactics?
- When is direct confrontation appropriate?
A Different Perspective
May provoke aggression if not handled delicately.
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