Dummy Quote by Whoopi Goldberg
““I would love to teach every kid to say "fuck." Hang on, now, hang on, listen to why. The reason is because to me, that is a word that doesn't have any effect. But "stupid" and "dummy"? You can say it to someone who is six and you can say it to someone who is a hundred and six and they will hunch their shoulders and it will be like somebody kicked them in the stomach because they are harsh, ugly words.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Talk Show Appearance, 2020
Swearing can be harmless, but harsh words cause pain; language choice matters for empathy.
In simple terms: Words can hurt or not.
Key Takeaway
Choose kind words.
Themes
language
empathy
communication
social impact
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
reflective
educational
When to use this quote
- parenting
- education
- media commentary
Key Concepts
psychology
social norms
linguistics
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do some words feel more offensive than others?
- How can we teach respectful speech?
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