Death Quote by John Bunyan
““So he had them into the slaughter house, where was a butcher killing a sheep. And behold, the sheep was quiet and took her death patiently. Then said the Interpreter, "You must learn of this sheep to suffer, and put up wrongs without murmurings and complaints. Behold how quietly she takes her death! And without objecting she suffereth her skin to be pulled over her ears. Your King doth call you his sheep.””
About This Quote
Enduress suffering and passive acceptance of injustice, likening subjects to obedient sheep led to their fate.
In simple terms: Accept suffering without protest.
Key Takeaway
Quiet endurance is praised.
Themes
obedience
suffering
authority
passivity
religion
Mood
somber
reflective
serious
Type
allegorical
didactic
When to use this quote
- subjugated populace
- religious followers
- workers under harsh management
- students facing strict discipline
Key Concepts
metaphor
moral lesson
obedience to authority
Practical Applications
- teaching humility
- justifying authoritarian rule
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the costs of silent compliance?
- When is it moral to resist suffering?
A Different Perspective
Such passive acceptance can enable oppression and discourage resistance to unjust authority.
