Buried treasure Quote by C.L. Bevill
““Stealing the truck and burying it in the backyard was about the only way he could think to teach the damned idiot governor a lesson. When the great uncle buried the truck he found the load of rusted-out pig iron and such, and the whole Snoddy clan had a big laugh about the so-called buried treasure. It was common knowledge that there had never been Confederate gold on Snoddy property. Not then and certainly not in the present. But Lurlene, also known as Donna””
About This Quote
Source Short story: The Buried Truck, unknown publication, 1990
A desperate, misguided plan to teach a lesson leads to absurdity, highlighting the folly of violent retribution.
In simple terms: Violence as lesson is absurd.
Key Takeaway
Seek non‑violent solutions.
Themes
justice
revenge
misguided actions
Mood
critical
thought‑provoking
Type
narrative
cautionary
When to use this quote
- family disputes
- political protest
- personal vendettas
- legal battles
Key Concepts
Moral philosophy
conflict resolution
folly
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternative could have taught the governor?
- Why do people resort to extreme measures?
A Different Perspective
Violent acts rarely achieve intended moral outcomes.
