Assault Quote by Theodore Roosevelt
“I wish to say seriously to all the daily newspapers, to the Republicans, the Democrat, and Socialist parties, that they cannot, month in month out and year in and year out, make the kind of untruthful, of bitter assault that they have made and not expect that brutal, violent natures, or brutal and violent characters, especially when the brutality is accompanied by a not very strong mind; they cannot expect that such natures will be unaffected by it.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Campaign Rally, 1904
Repeated exposure to harsh rhetoric can harden people, especially those with weak intellect, leading to increased brutality.
In simple terms: Harsh words can make people more violent.
Key Takeaway
Avoid toxic discourse.
Themes
politics
communication
psychology
Mood
cautionary
critical
Type
political
psychological
When to use this quote
- public debates
- social media
- educational settings
- political campaigns
Key Concepts
aggression
cognitive susceptibility
media influence
Questions to Reflect On
- How does constant negativity affect your mindset?
- What strategies can protect against corrosive rhetoric?
A Different Perspective
Not everyone reacts the same; some may become resilient rather than brutal.
