Danger Quote by Fanny Kemble
“I have sometimes been haunted with the idea that it was an imperative duty, knowing what I know, and having seen what I have seen, to do all that lies in my power to show the dangers and the evils of this frightful institution.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Slave Trade: A Dramatic Poem, 1835
The author feels a moral obligation, based on knowledge and experience, to expose the dangers and moral corruption of a horrific institution.
In simple terms: She believes she must reveal the evils of a terrible system.
Key Takeaway
Speak out against injustice.
Themes
morality
activism
justice
Mood
passionate
urgent
Type
political
historical
When to use this quote
- public speaking
- writing
- advocacy
Key Concepts
ethical duty
social reform
Questions to Reflect On
- What risks are you willing to take for truth?
- How can you effectively raise awareness?
A Different Perspective
Opposition may be dangerous and face censorship.
