Astonishing Quote by Terry Southern
“I'm not interested in attacking, I'm interested in astonishing.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, 1970
He prefers to amaze audiences rather than criticize them.
In simple terms: Astonish, don’t attack.
Create wonder.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- theater
- film
- public speaking
- marketing campaigns
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How to blend surprise with substance?
- When is critique necessary?
Astonishment can lack depth.