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“Who steals my purse steals trash,” he said, “but who steals my sword steals honor itself, and him will I harry by wood and by water till I cleave him from his brainpan to his thighbone!” quote by Edward Eager
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““Who steals my purse steals trash,” he said, “but who steals my sword steals honor itself, and him will I harry by wood and by water till I cleave him from his brainpan to his thighbone!””

Edward Eager

About This Quote

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

Taking something valuable, like honor, is a grave offense; the speaker vows relentless pursuit of the offender.

In simple terms: Stealing honor is a serious crime; the speaker will chase the thief.

Key Takeaway

Defend honor, pursue wrongdoers.

Themes

honor revenge justice

Mood

determined intense

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • conflict resolution
  • legal disputes
  • personal vendettas

Key Concepts

ethical code personal duty

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does honor mean to you?
  • When is revenge justified?
A Different Perspective

Relentless pursuit may cause collateral damage or endless conflict.

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