Children Quote by Dorothy Dunnett
“The coast's a jungle of Moors, Turks, Jews, renegades from all over Europe, sitting in palaces built from the sale of Christian slaves. There are twenty thousand men, women and children in the bagnios of Algiers alone. I am not going to make it twenty thousand and one because your mother didn't allow you to keep rabbits, or whatever is at the root of your unshakable fixation." "I had weasels instead," said Philippa shortly. "Good God," said Lymond, looking at her. "That explains a lot.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: King Here, 1990
The passage critiques the exploitation and moral decay of a society built on slavery and conquest.
In simple terms: Society built on slavery is corrupt.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the cost of oppression.
Themes
history
morality
colonialism
exploitation
power
culture
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
historical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- academic study
- political debate
- social justice activism
Key Concepts
ethical critique
historical analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- How does wealth built on oppression affect culture?
- What responsibilities do we have to address past injustices?
A Different Perspective
Complex historical context may be oversimplified.
