Dare Quote by Ferdinand Marcos
“We dare not supress thoughts, but when they are expressed through violence, like the idea that power comes from the barrel of a gun, they must be dealt with and met accordingly.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Marcos address on public safety, 1975
Argues that violent expressions of power must be confronted and regulated to protect society
In simple terms: Violence as a power claim must be addressed
Key Takeaway
Reject violent power symbols
Themes
law
violence
public safety
Mood
serious
concerned
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- protest management
- law enforcement
- community safety
- political discourse
Key Concepts
authoritarianism
social order
Questions to Reflect On
- When does suppression become oppression?
- How can non‑violent alternatives be promoted?
A Different Perspective
May suppress legitimate dissent
