Birth Quote by Louis L'Amour
““He should have been drowned at birth.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Lonesome Trail, 1965
A harsh judgment suggesting a life doomed from birth.
In simple terms: Harsh condemnation of a life.
Recognize the weight of words.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- parenting
- legal sentencing
- social stigma
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What impact do harsh judgments have?
- Can destiny be changed?
Such statements can be overly deterministic; context matters.