You were heard in silence, so some of you scumbags on the front bench should wait a minute until you hear the responses from me.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He demands respect for the silence of those unheard, warning noisy opponents to listen before speaking.
- In plain terms
- Those who were ignored deserve to be heard now.
- What can you take from it?
- Listen before you speak when others have been silenced.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is silence more powerful than speech?
- How do you enforce respect in a dispute?
Another view
The language is aggressive and may escalate tension.
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