Quote by George Bernard Shaw

The way to deal with worldly people is to frighten them by repeating their scandalous whisperings aloud.

The way to deal with worldly people is to frighten them by r

Summary

This quote suggests that when encountering individuals who engage in gossip or carry out illicit activities, a effective approach is to confront them by openly exposing their scandalous behavior. By doing so, it aims to create a sense of fear or discomfort within these worldly individuals, reminding them of the consequences of their actions. This method implies that highlighting their wrongdoings in a publicly audible manner can potentially deter them from continuing such behavior.

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