Prayer Quote by John Dillinger
“You can get more with a simple prayer and a Thompson sub-machinegun than you can with a simple prayer alone.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Prison Correspondence, 1934
A simple prayer plus a powerful weapon yields more effect than prayer alone.
In simple terms: Combining prayer with force is more effective.
Key Takeaway
Use both faith and action for results.
Themes
power
faith
violence
strategy
pragmatism
Mood
conflicted
pragmatic
Type
political
controversial
When to use this quote
- self‑defense
- revolutionary planning
- survival tactics
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
weaponry
spiritual belief
means‑to‑an‑end
Questions to Reflect On
- Is it ethical to mix faith with force?
- When is force justified?
A Different Perspective
Violence undermines moral integrity.
