Diary Quote by Arthur Bremer
“Now I start my diary of my personal plot to kill by pistol either Richard Nixon or George Wallace.”
About This Quote
Source Diary entry: Personal manifesto, 1972
The writer plans to assassinate political figures, revealing personal turmoil and extremist intent.
In simple terms: He intends to kill a politician.
Key Takeaway
Seek help and address violent thoughts.
Themes
political violence
personal crisis
extremism
mental health
Mood
disturbing
urgent
Type
cautionary
political
When to use this quote
- law enforcement
- mental health intervention
- public safety
- political activism
Key Concepts
radicalization
psychopathology
political dissent
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives someone to such extremes?
- How can society intervene early?
A Different Perspective
Violent plans are illegal and harmful to society.
![“For all the talk about the bitterness and the partisanship in American politics, is it really that bitter and partisan? Think of American history. Think of Joseph McCarthy. Think of the New Left. Think of [George] McGovern. Think of [Ronald] Reagan. Think of George Wallace. We've had an awful lot…” quote by William Kristol](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/659/william-kristol-9091_american-history_for-all-the-talk-about-the-bitterness-an_1224660.jpg)
