Never grow weary of protesting. In this sensitive business of dealing with the public which depends on faith and good will, protest is a most effective weapon. Therefore protest.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Protest is a powerful tool in public relations and business, so one should never stop doing it.
- In plain terms
- Keep protesting because it works well to influence the public and maintain faith.
- What can you take from it?
- Persistent protest is effective for influencing public opinion and business relationships.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is protest most effective?
- How does public faith impact advocacy?
Another view
Protest may not work if the public has already lost faith in the messenger.
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