Bullet Quote by Grant Allen
““A bullet would perhaps be an unnecessarily severe form of punishment to mete out; but I confess I could excuse the man who was so far carried away by his righteous indignation as to duck the fellow in the nearest horse-pond.””
About This Quote
Source Short Story: "The Man Who Was Too Righteous", date unknown
A man, driven by extreme moral anger, punishes a horse-pond, showing how excess zeal can lead to absurd actions.
In simple terms: Extreme anger leads to irrational deeds.
Key Takeaway
Temper righteous anger with reason.
Themes
justice
anger
morality
excess
absurdity
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- personal anger management
- legal judgment
Key Concepts
ethics
human behavior
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- When has your moral conviction led to overreaction?
- How can you balance justice with compassion?
A Different Perspective
Righteous anger can cause disproportionate harm if unchecked.
