Let us not foist this humbug on the world.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- We should not impose this nonsense on the world.
- In plain terms
- Don't force this nonsense on people.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid spreading false or meaningless ideas.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How can we discern genuine information from nonsense?
- What responsibilities do speakers have to the public?
Another view
What counts as 'humbug' can be subjective.
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