Antagonist Quote by Ernest Bramah
“There are few situations in life that cannot be resolved promptly, and to the satisfaction of all concerned, by either suicide, a bag of gold, or thrusting a despised antagonist over a precipice on a dark night”
About This Quote
Source Short story: The Devil's Dilemma, 1925
He humorously suggests extreme solutions for unsolvable problems, emphasizing absurdity of drastic actions.
In simple terms: Extreme fixes are absurd.
Key Takeaway
Seek realistic solutions.
Themes
conflict
resolution
absurdity
Mood
sarcastic
dark humor
Type
satirical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- crisis management
- mediation
- legal disputes
Key Concepts
ethics
problem solving
Questions to Reflect On
- When is a problem truly unsolvable?
- What peaceful alternatives exist?
A Different Perspective
Such extremes are unethical and impractical.
