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But there are some things, child, that you should steal…

“But there are some things, child, that you should steal. That you must steal, if you have enough love and courage in your heart. You must snatch freedom from the hands of the tyrant. You must spirit away innocent lives before they are destroyed. You must hide secret and sacred places.” quote by Lian Tanner
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““But there are some things, child, that you should steal. That you must steal, if you have enough love and courage in your heart. You must snatch freedom from the hands of the tyrant. You must spirit away innocent lives before they are destroyed. You must hide secret and sacred places.””

Lian Tanner

About This Quote

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

Stealing freedom and protecting innocence require love and courage to confront tyranny and preserve sacred things.

In simple terms: Courage and love enable taking bold actions to protect freedom and innocence.

Key Takeaway

Act with love and bravery to defend what matters.

Themes

courage freedom protection morality

Mood

determined urgent

Type

inspirational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • Political oppression
  • personal sacrifice
  • protecting vulnerable
  • standing against injustice

Key Concepts

Ethics heroism resistance

Questions to Reflect On

  • What values justify breaking laws?
  • How to balance risk and moral duty?
A Different Perspective

Such actions can cause unintended harm or moral ambiguity.

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