Speak the truth and shame the Devil.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Speak the truth and shame the Devil.
- In plain terms
- Tell the truth and expose evil.
- What can you take from it?
- Truth‑telling can undermine wrongdoing.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What risks come with confronting evil?
- How can truth be delivered effectively?
Another view
Shaming can provoke backlash.
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