Bored Quote by Arthur Conan Doyle
““I have always held, too, that pistol practice should be distinctly an open-air pastime; and when Homes, in one of his queer humours, would sit in an armchair with his hair-trigger and a hundred Boxer cartridges and proceed to adorn the opposite wall with a patriotic V.R. done in bullet pocks, I felt strongly that neither the atmosphere nor the appearance of our room was improved by it.””
About This Quote
Source Story: The Adventure of the Copper Beeches, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, 1892
He criticizes using firearms for decoration, arguing it degrades the environment and atmosphere.
In simple terms: Gun displays harm ambience.
Key Takeaway
Avoid using weapons as decor.
Themes
ethics
aesthetics
violence
culture
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
cautionary
observational
When to use this quote
- home decor
- office design
- event planning
- art installations
Key Concepts
symbolism
environmental impact
social norms
Questions to Reflect On
- Is decorative violence ever appropriate?
- How does weapon display affect perception of safety?
A Different Perspective
May be seen as overly moralistic, ignoring historical context of firearms.
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