Big daddy Quote by Tennessee Williams
![“--- What is the victory of a cat on a hot tin roof? --- I wish I knew ... Just staying on it, I guess, as long as she can ... [More croquet sounds] Later tonight I'm going to tell you I love you an' maybe by that time you'll be drunk enough to believe me. Yes, they're playing croquet ... Big Daddy…” quote by Tennessee Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5fb/tennessee-williams-745_big-daddy_what-is-the-victory-of-a-cat-on-a-hot-ti_1688886.jpg)
““--- What is the victory of a cat on a hot tin roof? --- I wish I knew ... Just staying on it, I guess, as long as she can ... [More croquet sounds] Later tonight I'm going to tell you I love you an' maybe by that time you'll be drunk enough to believe me. Yes, they're playing croquet ... Big Daddy is dying of cancer ... What were you thinking of when I caught you looking at me like that? Were you thinking of Skipper? [Brick crosses to the bar, takes a quick drink, and rubs his head with a towel] Laws of silence don't work ... When something is festering in your memory or your imagination, laws of silence don't work, it's like shutting a door and locking it on a house on fire in hope of forgetting that the house is burning. But not facing a fire doesn't put it out. Silence about a thing just magnifies it. It grows and festers in silence, becomes malignant … Get dressed, Brick.””
About This Quote
Source Play: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof by Tennessee Williams, 1955
A character reveals that avoiding painful truths only lets them fester, while confronting them is necessary to prevent further damage.
In simple terms: Silence lets problems grow; confronting them stops the spread.
Key Takeaway
Face painful issues directly.
Themes
silence
truth
confrontation
psychology
family
health
Mood
anxious
reflective
dramatic
Type
dialogue
dramatic
psychological
When to use this quote
- relationships
- mental health
- conflict resolution
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Denial
repression
communication breakdown
Questions to Reflect On
- What truths are you avoiding?
- How does confronting pain change relationships?
A Different Perspective
Silence can sometimes protect vulnerable people, but may also enable harm.
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