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Children Quote by Marcus Clarke

“...he was so horribly unhuman, that one shuddered to think that tender women and fair children must, of necessity, confess to fellowship of kind with such a monster.” quote by Marcus Clarke
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““...he was so horribly unhuman, that one shuddered to think that tender women and fair children must, of necessity, confess to fellowship of kind with such a monster.””

Marcus Clarke

About This Quote

Source Novel: For the Term of His Natural Life by Marcus Clarke, 1874

A monster so inhuman makes one fear that even innocent people might be linked to such evil.

In simple terms: Evil can touch the innocent.

Key Takeaway

Beware hidden corruption.

Themes

morality human nature evil

Mood

cautious somber

Type

literary reflective

When to use this quote

  • family life
  • child safety
  • social trust
  • ethical vigilance

Key Concepts

philosophy psychology literature

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can evil truly corrupt the innocent?
  • How do we protect vulnerable people?
A Different Perspective

The quote may exaggerate the reach of evil.

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