Born Quote by Brian Jacques
“He came with death held in his paw Which no rat born could face Oh woe to those who break the law Of Sunflash and his mace!”
About This Quote
Source Book: Redwall by Brian Jacques, 1986
A warning that those who defy powerful forces meet inevitable doom.
In simple terms: Breaking law brings fatal consequences.
Key Takeaway
Respect authority and avoid reckless defiance.
Themes
law
consequences
power
justice
Mood
grim
foreboding
Type
cautionary
mythic
When to use this quote
- political rebellion
- crime
- personal risk
- authority challenges
Key Concepts
mythic symbolism
oral warning
Questions to Reflect On
- What laws are worth breaking?
- When does defiance become heroic?
A Different Perspective
Even powerful figures can be challenged by collective action.
