Balls Quote by Rory Miller
“It's often been said, "Violence never solved anything." The simple truth is that when you are slammed up against the wall and the knife is at your throat, when a circle of teenagers is kicking you as you curl into a ball on the sidewalk, or when the man walks into your office building or school with a pair of guns and starts shooting, only violence, or the reasonable threat of violence, is going to save your life. In the extreme moment, only force can stop force.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Self-Defense Seminar, 2012
In life‑threatening situations, force may be the only effective response to protect oneself.
In simple terms: Violence can be necessary in extreme danger.
Key Takeaway
Use force only when absolutely required.
Themes
self‑defense
survival
ethics
Mood
tense
serious
Type
practical
ethical
When to use this quote
- street assault
- school shooting
- home invasion
- workplace threat
Key Concepts
morality
risk assessment
personal safety
Questions to Reflect On
- When is force justified?
- What alternatives exist before violence?
A Different Perspective
Resorting to violence can have legal and moral consequences.
