Publish and be damned.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker urges proceeding with publication regardless of consequences.
- In plain terms
- Publish anyway even if it causes trouble.
- What can you take from it?
- Face consequences after acting.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What would you do if fear held you back?
- Is the truth worth any price?
Another view
Some consequences can be irreversible or harmful.
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