Blood Quote by Jonathan Swift
““Here commences a new dominion acquired with a title by divine right. Ships are sent with the first opportunity; the natives driven out or destroyed; their princes tortured to discover their gold; a free license given to all acts of inhumanity and lust, the earth reeking with the blood of its inhabitants: and this execrable crew of butchers, employed in so pious an expedition, is a modern colony, sent to convert and civilize an idolatrous and barbarous people!””
About This Quote
Source Satire: Gulliver's Travels, 1726
A critique of colonialism, portraying colonizers as brutal and self‑justifying under the guise of civilization.
In simple terms: Colonialism is violent and hypocritical.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and challenge imperialist narratives.
Themes
colonialism
violence
hypocrisy
civilization
power
Mood
critical
somber
Type
satirical
political
When to use this quote
- historical analysis
- education reform
- human rights advocacy
Key Concepts
imperialism
moral hypocrisy
civilizing mission
Questions to Reflect On
- How does language mask oppression?
- What responsibilities do modern societies have?
A Different Perspective
The quote romanticizes conquest as noble.
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