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Buller Thank Quote by Finley Peter Dunne

“What I wud do if I was Buller, an' I thank Hivin I'm not, wud be move me ar-rmy in half-an-hour over th' high but aisily accessible mountains to th' right iv Crowrijoy's forces, an' takin' off me shoes so he cudden't hear thim squeak, creep up behind th' Dutch an' lam their heads off. Afther this…” quote by Finley Peter Dunne
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““What I wud do if I was Buller, an' I thank Hivin I'm not, wud be move me ar-rmy in half-an-hour over th' high but aisily accessible mountains to th' right iv Crowrijoy's forces, an' takin' off me shoes so he cudden't hear thim squeak, creep up behind th' Dutch an' lam their heads off. Afther this sthroke 'twud be aisy f'r to get th' foorces iv Fr-rinch, Gatacre, Methoon, an' Winston Churchill together some afthernoon, invite th' inimy to a band concert, surround an' massacree thim.””

Finley Peter Dunne

About This Quote

A humorous fantasy of taking bold, violent action against enemies, reflecting a desire for decisive, dramatic solutions to conflict.

In simple terms: Imagining a daring, violent plan to defeat foes.

Key Takeaway

Consider the consequences of violent fantasies.

Themes

humor conflict fantasy violence imagination

Mood

playful irreverent

Type

satire fantasy

When to use this quote

  • playful storytelling
  • creative writing
  • imaginary battle scenarios

Key Concepts

military strategy heroic fantasy revenge

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does this fantasy reveal about your feelings toward conflict?
  • How could you channel this energy into constructive action?
A Different Perspective

Violent actions have real moral and legal repercussions.

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