'I have denied and do deny the malicious stories about cat-strangling and harming animals and challenged to a duel anyone who spread such allegations-for I find these particular allegations, involving cruelty to animals, quite detestable, being, like Savitri Devi and Adolf Hitler, a person who loves and respects animals.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Myatt denies allegations of animal cruelty, calling them detestable and likening himself to historical figures who respected animals.
- In plain terms
- He says the accusations are false and he loves animals.
- What can you take from it?
- Defend reputation against false claims.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What evidence can prove his claim?
- How does reputation affect public trust?
Another view
His comparison to controversial figures may undermine credibility.
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