Personal safety Quote by Mark Twain
““It was indeed a glad and gracious time, and the half dozen rash spirits that ventured to disapprove of the war and cast a doubt upon its righteousness straightway got such a stern and angry warning that for their personal safety's sake they quickly shrank out of sight and offended no more in that way.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, 1876
A warning is delivered to dissenters, forcing them to retreat for self‑preservation.
In simple terms: Opponents are silenced by a harsh rebuke.
Key Takeaway
Heed warnings before confronting authority.
Themes
authority
conflict
conformity
Mood
tense
defiant
Type
literary
historical
When to use this quote
- political debate
- public protest
- personal safety
- censorship
Key Concepts
social pressure
power dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- Is dissent always dangerous?
- When is it justified to silence opposition?
A Different Perspective
The warning may suppress legitimate criticism.
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