History books Quote by Beth Fantaskey
““I also need you to "spread the word," quietly, that if any harm should come to Antanasia during my imprisonment, I will not only tear down these walls stone by stone, but -- once freed -- shatter the rule of law and destroy, with great satisfaction, anyone who arouses in me even the slightest suspicion. Indeed, if so much as one hair on my wife's head is disturbed while I cannot protect her, this kingdom will see retribution that will go down in the history books -- to be read by the very few who remain standing. - Lucius””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Prisoner’s Vow, 2020
A vow of violent retribution if loved ones are harmed, reflecting extreme loyalty and vengeance.
In simple terms: Vengeance promised for any threat.
Key Takeaway
Consider consequences of revenge.
Themes
loyalty
revenge
power
justice
Mood
dramatic
intense
Type
fictional
philosophical
When to use this quote
- prison negotiations
- protective custody
- conflict resolution
- legal defense
Key Concepts
psychology of trauma
authoritarianism
personal ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- When is protection justified?
- How does power corrupt love?
A Different Perspective
May glorify violence.
![“But the participants [in war] never forgot the details of their experience, and like the Wandering Jew, they were condemned to remain their own history books, each containing a story they could not pass on to others and from which no one would learn anything of value.” quote by James Lee Burke](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/320/james-lee-burke-2289_book_but-the-participants-in-war-never-forgot_31146.jpg)
