Attacks Quote by Jeff Cooper
“If a felon attacks you and lives, he will reasonably conclude that he can do it again. By submitting to him, you not only imperil your own life, but you jeopardize the lives of others.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Art of the Rifle, Jeff Cooper, 1975
Violence begets more violence; yielding to a threat invites repeated danger.
In simple terms: Giving in invites repeat attacks.
Key Takeaway
Never submit to aggression.
Themes
self‑defense
deterrence
responsibility
Mood
cautious
serious
Type
advice
warning
When to use this quote
- personal safety
- law enforcement
- community protection
Key Concepts
risk assessment
psychology of aggression
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance self‑preservation with protecting others?
- What strategies deter repeat offenses?
A Different Perspective
Ignoring the threat can embolden the aggressor.
![“Gator [ McKlusky from White Lightning] was a criminal and a felon, but he had a good heart - he's probably a cousin to Bo. Bo was not a felon and definitely never wanted to hurt anybody - the final scene confirms that. He confesses to Buford T. Justice that he is right behind him. Gator McKlusky…” quote by Burt Reynolds](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/68a/burt-reynolds-9553_behinds_gator-mcklusky-from-white-lightning-was_1456191.jpg)
![“A felon could plead "benefit of clergy" and be saved by [reading aloud] what was aptly enough termed the "neck verse", which was very usually the Miserere mei of Psalm 51.” quote by William Hazlitt](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e55/william-hazlitt-326_benefits_a-felon-could-plead-benefit-of-clergy-an_323390.jpg)
