Attack Quote by Theodore Roosevelt
“There should be relentless exposure of and attack upon every evil practice, whether in politics, in business, or in social life. I hail as a benefactor every writer or speaker, every man who, on the platform, or in book, magazine or newspaper, with merciless severity makes such attack, provided always that he in his turn remembers that the attack is of use only if it is absolutely truthful.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address on reform, 1905
Call for vigilant, truthful criticism of wrongdoing across all sectors.
In simple terms: Expose evil truthfully.
Key Takeaway
Speak truth, demand reform.
Themes
justice
accountability
integrity
Mood
determined
serious
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- political oversight
- corporate ethics
- media watchdog
- civic activism
Key Concepts
ethical criticism
social reform
Questions to Reflect On
- What standards ensure truthful critique?
- How to balance criticism with constructive solutions?
A Different Perspective
Unverified attacks can damage credibility.
![“I mean, it's not just the rappers, you know what i'm saying? People want to attack anybody that's a large figure, you know what I'm saying? They did it to [Michael] Jordan, they did it to [Mike] Tyson, they did it to Bill Cosby, you know what I'm saying? They're gonna' attack you if you on top.” quote by The Notorious B.I.G](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ac8/the-notorious-b-i-g-8034_attack_i-mean-it-s-not-just-the-rappers-you-kno_27728.jpg)
