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Touch me again, chakaar, and I’ll ram this into your…

“Touch me again, chakaar, and I’ll ram this into your carotid artery.” “I haven’t got one.” “Then I’ll have to keep stabbing you until I find somewhere else that bleeds copiously.” quote by Karen Traviss
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““Touch me again, chakaar, and I’ll ram this into your carotid artery.” “I haven’t got one.” “Then I’ll have to keep stabbing you until I find somewhere else that bleeds copiously.””

Karen Traviss

About This Quote

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

Describes escalating violence when threats are ignored.

In simple terms: Violence escalates when provoked.

Key Takeaway

Avoid provoking aggression.

Themes

conflict violence communication

Mood

tense warning

Type

cautionary dramatic

When to use this quote

  • negotiations
  • personal safety
  • law enforcement

Key Concepts

psychology power dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What non‑violent alternatives exist?
  • How can boundaries be set firmly?
A Different Perspective

May glorify aggression.

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