Barbarism Quote by Terry Nardin
““The degeneration of conversation into monologue, dogmatic assertion, is barbarism.””
About This Quote
Conversation degrading into monologue and dogma is a form of barbarism.
In simple terms: Monologue and dogma are barbaric.
Key Takeaway
Foster dialogue, avoid dogmatic speech.
Themes
communication
civil discourse
culture
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- debate clubs
- public speaking workshops
Key Concepts
monologue
dogmatic assertion
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we encourage open dialogue?
- What barriers prevent conversational depth?
A Different Perspective
Changing entrenched habits is difficult.
![“That country [Carthage] was rapidly sinking into the state of barbarism from whence it had been raised by the Phoenician colonies and Roman laws; and every step of intestine discord was marked by some deplorable victory of savage man over civilized society.” quote by Edward Gibbon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/70c/edward-gibbon-710_barbarism_that-country-carthage-was-rapidly-sinkin_393.jpg)
![“[Much] as war attracts me and fascinates my mind with its tremendous situations, I feel more deeply every year . . . what vile and wicked folly and barbarism it all is.” quote by Winston Churchill](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e15/winston-churchill-95_barbarism_much-as-war-attracts-me-and-fascinates-m_68452.jpg)
