Quote by John Jay Chapman

Everybody in America is soft, and hates conflict. The cure for this, both in politics and social life, is the same -- hardihood. Give them raw truth.

Everybody in America is soft, and hates conflict. The cure f

Summary

This quote suggests that people in America have become easily offended or avoid conflict, leading to a lack of resilience and the need for a remedy. According to the quote, the solution is "hardihood," indicating that individuals should embrace toughness and confront challenges directly. The quote further encourages the delivery of unfiltered truth, implying that this directness can help confront issues in both political and social contexts. It can be interpreted as a call for individuals to be less sensitive or conflict-averse and instead confront reality head-on, fostering a stronger and more resilient society.

By John Jay Chapman

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