Humorous Quote by Rudyard Kipling
““It seems - and who so astonished as they? - that they had held back material facts; that they were guilty of both suppressio veri and suggestio falsi (well-known gods against whom they often offended); further, that they were malignant in their dispositions, untrustworthy in their characters, pernicious and revolutionary in their influences, abandoned to the devils of wilfulness, pride, and a most intolerable conceit. Ninthly, and lastly, they were to have a care and to be very careful.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Man Who Would Be King by Rudyard Kipling, 1888
The speaker accuses a group of deceitful, arrogant, and dangerous people who hide truth and spread falsehoods, driven by pride and malicious intent.
In simple terms: They claim a group lies, hides truth, and is dangerous.
Key Takeaway
Beware of those who manipulate facts for selfish ends.
Themes
deception
pride
danger
manipulation
trust
Mood
cautious
critical
skeptical
Type
advisory
analytical
When to use this quote
- political analysis
- media literacy
- leadership assessment
- risk management
- public policy
Key Concepts
political corruption
ethical decay
power abuse
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify information sources?
- What safeguards can prevent such manipulation?
A Different Perspective
Their influence may be limited by countervailing forces or public scrutiny.
