A very poor kid came up to me after a talk and said 'I…
“A very poor kid came up to me after a talk and said 'I want to go blow up a factory.' I asked how old he was and he said 17. I said 'have you ever had sex?' He said 'no.' I said 'just remember if you get caught you aren't going to have sex for twenty years at least.' That's not saying that one person having sex is worth the salmon. I'm not saying it's a reason not to act, I'm saying don't be stupid.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker uses a shocking analogy to discourage violent actions by highlighting the personal consequences of imprisonment.
In simple terms: Avoid violent acts; consider consequences.
Key Takeaway
Think before acting.
Themes
violence
consequences
prevention
Mood
cautionary
serious
Type
ethical
psychological
When to use this quote
- youth counseling
- crime prevention
- education programs
Key Concepts
deterrence
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternative ways can we deter youth violence?
- How to address root causes?
A Different Perspective
The analogy may trivialize serious issues.