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“Aggressive activities against crayfish might be, by definition, excluded from an afternoon's programme devoted to Harmony. Who could tell?” quote by Anthony Powell
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““Aggressive activities against crayfish might be, by definition, excluded from an afternoon's programme devoted to Harmony. Who could tell?””

Anthony Powell

About This Quote

Source Novel: A Dance to the Music of Time, 1975

Questioning whether aggressive actions toward crayfish conflict with a harmonious agenda.

In simple terms: Aggressive acts may clash with harmony.

Key Takeaway

Consider ethical implications of actions.

Themes

ethics environment harmony

Mood

thoughtful analytical

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • wildlife management
  • environmental policy
  • personal conduct

Key Concepts

moral philosophy ecology conflict resolution

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do we balance aggression and harmony?
  • What defines “crayfish” in broader terms?
A Different Perspective

Interpretation may be overly literal.

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