Miss Greenshaw appeared to have no fear of burglars, and…
““Miss Greenshaw appeared to have no fear of burglars, and was probably justified, as most things in the house weighed several tons and were of no marketable value.””
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The house’s heavy, worthless items deter burglars, implying security through impracticality.
In simple terms: Heavy, valueless objects make theft unlikely.
Use deterrents that are impractical to steal.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- home protection
- business assets
- personal safety
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What other security measures complement this?
- Is impracticality a reliable safeguard?
Such deterrents may not stop determined thieves.