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Threat Quote by Imogen Howson

“Elissa took another breath, forcing her hands to stop shaking. "I knew you weren't going to use your electrokenesis on me," she said."I knew it was just a threat. And that's why you can't do it. Well, you can't do it to anyone, but you especially can't do it to me. Because you DON'T THREATEN THE…” quote by Imogen Howson
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““Elissa took another breath, forcing her hands to stop shaking. "I knew you weren't going to use your electrokenesis on me," she said."I knew it was just a threat. And that's why you can't do it. Well, you can't do it to anyone, but you especially can't do it to me. Because you DON'T THREATEN THE PEOPLE WHO TRUST YOU." - Linked, pp 248 - 249””

Imogen Howson

About This Quote

Source Book: Linked, pp 248‑249

The passage highlights the betrayal of trust when threats are used against those who rely on you.

In simple terms: Trust broken by threats.

Key Takeaway

Never threaten those who trust you.

Themes

trust betrayal power dynamics

Mood

cautious serious

Type

ethical relational

When to use this quote

  • leadership
  • friendship
  • teamwork
  • client relations

Key Concepts

ethics psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you rebuild trust after a threat?
  • What safeguards prevent misuse of power?
A Different Perspective

It may simplify complex relational dynamics to a single cause.

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