Matter Quote by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
““Make the matter even more terrible than the truth””
About This Quote
Source Story: The Adventure of the Speckled Band, 1892
Exaggerating a problem makes it seem worse than it truly is, often to manipulate perception.
In simple terms: Making a problem seem worse than truth.
Key Takeaway
Beware of dramatization.
Themes
manipulation
truth
exaggeration
perception
Mood
cautious
critical
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- politics
- media
- personal conflicts
Key Concepts
rhetoric
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you seen truth outweigh hype?
- What are the risks of exaggeration?
A Different Perspective
The tactic can backfire if truth emerges.
