“There are two kinds of idiots: those who don’t take actions because they have received a threat, and those who think they are taking actions because they have issued a threat.”
Have you ever come across this quote? Do you think it should be taught as a life skill lesson in school and universities?
But isn’t Life the greatest teacher of all?
We all learn this lesson in our lives, though, of course, at different levels.
We call others idiots, but if we take just a quick look at ourselves (not in the mirror but in our minds), we’ll find that we’ve been one at some point.
Have you read Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier? If you have, you might share my opinion that It’s a story full of idiots, though at some point you couldn’t help recollecting some memories that make you just as one.
By the way the above mentioned quote is not from Rebecca. I couldn’t remember the source right now. But, herewith my review and my favourite quote from the book:
/https://nh825.wordpress.com/2025/01/06/rebecca/
“… kindness, and sincerity, and – if I may say so – modesty are worth far more to a man, to a husband, than all the wit and beauty in the world.”
With all the best wishes,
Nahla
Pure and Simple 
I like the sentiment of the quote but the use of the word idiot reminds me too much of the type of harsh rhetoric that gets tossed around casually these days. So yes teach people the life skill of understanding interpersonal communication, with the concept of threats and being threatened as a relevant idea. Nice post, as usual, nahla!
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Oh yes, I understand your point. Many are repeating words just like parrots, no meaning, no significance. But, the quote’s mainly relating to threats and how wisely and carefully people should react. Thanks so much for reading, Susan.
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