Dangerous thing Quote by Donal Ryan
““and wasn't it an awful dangerous thing, a text message, because once you pressed that little send button, that was it. Like pulling a trigger of a shotgun and sending a pellet into a little rabbit's brain as he sniffed the sweet spring air. You couldn't undo it. You couldn't ever take it back.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Thing About December by Donal Ryan, 2014
Sending a message can be irreversible, like a gunshot, and its consequences cannot be undone.
In simple terms: Messages are permanent once sent.
Key Takeaway
Think before you send.
Themes
communication
responsibility
consequences
Mood
anxious
reflective
Type
cautionary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- online arguments
- emergency alerts
- personal apologies
- legal notices
Key Concepts
digital ethics
intentionality
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle regret after sending a harmful message?
- Can a damaged relationship be fully repaired?
A Different Perspective
The impact may be mitigated by quick clarification, but the original act cannot be erased.
