I have read your lousy review of Margaret's concert. I've come to the conclusion that you are an eight ulcer man on a four ulcer job : Some day I hope to meet you. When that happens you'll need a new nose, a lot of beefsteak for black eyes and perhaps a supporter below.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Truman threatens a critic with violence over a negative review of his wife’s performance.
- In plain terms
- Truman is angry about a bad review and threatens to physically attack the reviewer.
- What can you take from it?
- Personal attacks can escalate quickly into threats.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How should one respond to personal attacks?
- Is violence ever justified in response to criticism?
Another view
The quote promotes violence as a response to criticism.
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