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“We can always be sure of one thing—that the messengers of discomfort and sacrifice will be stoned and pelted by those who wish to preserve at all costs their own contentment. This is not a lesson that is confined to the Testaments.” quote by Christopher Hitchens
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““We can always be sure of one thing—that the messengers of discomfort and sacrifice will be stoned and pelted by those who wish to preserve at all costs their own contentment. This is not a lesson that is confined to the Testaments.””

Christopher Hitchens

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Those who cling to comfort will attack those who challenge it, even when the challenge is moral.

In simple terms: Comfort seekers attack truth‑tellers.

Key Takeaway

Stand firm against intimidation.

Themes

ethics comfort truth resistance

Mood

critical defiant

Type

philosophical political

When to use this quote

  • political activism
  • public discourse
  • media criticism

Key Concepts

moral philosophy social dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do people fear uncomfortable truths?
  • How can societies protect dissenters?
A Different Perspective

Opponents may use violence to silence dissent.

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