Children Quote by Frank Peretti
““But why not? He deserved it. It took years to take control of this school—to oust the resisters, to implant the sympathizers, to blind the parents to what was happening to their children. It was no small task.””
About This Quote
The narrator justifies harsh actions to control a school, emphasizing the difficulty of the task.
In simple terms: Controlling the school required extreme, difficult measures.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the cost of power.
Themes
power
control
ethics
Mood
tense
dark
Type
political
dramatic
When to use this quote
- education reform
- political coups
- organizational change
Key Concepts
authoritarianism
resistance
strategic manipulation
Questions to Reflect On
- What moral lines were crossed?
- Could alternative strategies have worked?
A Different Perspective
Ends may not justify means.
