You've got to keep fighting; you've got to risk your life every six months to stay alive.
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Whatever hysteria exists is inflamed by mystery, suspicion and secrecy. Hard and exact facts will cool it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Hysteria thrives on uncertainty and secrecy, while clarity and facts can mitigate it.
This quote by Elia Kazan suggests that emotional upheaval often arises from a lack of understanding or transparency. When people are left in the dark, their imaginations can run wild, leading to hysteria fueled by fear and suspicion. In contrast, the introduction of clear and precise information can help to calm these turbulent feelings and promote rational thinking.
Themes
HysteriaMysteryFactsClaritySuspicion
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about misinformation in the media, this quote can illustrate the importance of clear reporting.
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