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“That Mossberg," Boris said to me, accepting the bottle passed over the front seat. "Evil dirty thing. Sawed off--? sprays pellets here to Hamburg. Aim it way the fuck away from everyone and still you will hit half the people in the room.” quote by Donna Tartt
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““That Mossberg," Boris said to me, accepting the bottle passed over the front seat. "Evil dirty thing. Sawed off--? sprays pellets here to Hamburg. Aim it way the fuck away from everyone and still you will hit half the people in the room.””

Donna Tartt

About This Quote

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

A weapon is described as dangerous and indiscriminate, capable of harming many unintentionally.

In simple terms: Violent tools can cause widespread harm.

Key Takeaway

Handle dangerous objects responsibly.

Themes

violence responsibility danger

Mood

tense dark

Type

narrative cautionary

When to use this quote

  • self‑defense
  • law enforcement
  • conflict scenarios

Key Concepts

weapon ethics unintended consequences

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is it justified to use such a weapon?
  • How can we mitigate collateral damage?
A Different Perspective

Context may exaggerate threat level.

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