Goblin Quote by Glen Cook
““Best way out,” Elmo observed laconically, “would be to kill everybody who knows anything, then all of us fall on our swords.” “Sounds a little extreme,” Goblin opined. “But if you want to go first, I’m right behind you.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Black Company by Glen Cook, 1984
Extreme solutions arise when people feel powerless and seek control.
In simple terms: Desperation can lead to violent ideas.
Key Takeaway
Seek constructive alternatives to violence.
Themes
power
desperation
violence
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
ethical
literary
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- leadership decisions
- social movements
Key Concepts
political theory
ethics
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What non‑violent path could you choose?
- How does fear influence extreme thinking?
A Different Perspective
Violence rarely solves underlying problems.
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