But your lordship knows very well that I am not attached…
![“But your lordship knows very well that I am not attached to the soil in a vulgar manner, like a serf. Still, I have a feeling about it; [with growing agitation] and I am not ashamed of it; and [rising wildly] by God, if this goes on any longer I will fling my cassock to the devil, and take arms…” quote by George Bernard Shaw](https://sms4smile.com/q/i/f27/george-bernard-shaw-68_lordship_but-your-lordship-knows-very-well-that-i_2442811.png)
““But your lordship knows very well that I am not attached to the soil in a vulgar manner, like a serf. Still, I have a feeling about it; [with growing agitation] and I am not ashamed of it; and [rising wildly] by God, if this goes on any longer I will fling my cassock to the devil, and take arms myself, and strangle the accursed witch with my own hands.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The character expresses intense frustration, threatening violent action against a perceived oppressor.
In simple terms: Frustration leads to threats of violence.
Key Takeaway
Channel anger into constructive solutions.
Themes
theatre
conflict
psychology
Mood
dramatic
critical
Type
theatrical
psychological
When to use this quote
- stress management
- conflict resolution
- mental health support
Key Concepts
frustration
violence
rebellion
personal agency
Questions to Reflect On
- What underlying causes fuel such extreme anger?
- How can one address grievances without resorting to violence?
A Different Perspective
Violent threats may stem from deeper systemic issues.