Time Quote by Sol T. Plaatje
![“In future, anyone spoiling for human blood may go and join the Matebele and there slake his thirst for blood. They are the only nation I know who delight in bloody accidents. [98]” quote by Sol T. Plaatje](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/55b/sol-t-plaatje-18648_time_in-future-anyone-spoiling-for-human-bloo_1452753.jpg)
““In future, anyone spoiling for human blood may go and join the Matebele and there slake his thirst for blood. They are the only nation I know who delight in bloody accidents. [98]””
About This Quote
Source Essay: *Native Life in South Africa* by Sol T. Plaatje, 1916
The author condemns a group that revels in violence, warning that such attitudes perpetuate bloodshed.
In simple terms: A violent nation enjoys bloodshed, and it’s dangerous.
Key Takeaway
Beware groups that glorify violence.
Themes
violence
cultural critique
warning
Mood
somber
critical
Type
historical
political
When to use this quote
- political analysis
- human rights advocacy
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
bloodlust
national identity
historical context
Questions to Reflect On
- What historical factors fuel such violent attitudes?
- How can societies move beyond glorifying bloodshed?
A Different Perspective
Generalizations can oversimplify complex societies.
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![“I am black but comely, O ye daughters of Jerusalem, As the tents of Kedar, as the curtains of Solomon. Look not upon me, because I am black For the Sun hat hath looked upon me. My mother’s children were angry with me, They made me the keeper of the vineyards But my own vineyard have I not kept. [79]” quote by Sol T. Plaatje](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ee7/sol-t-plaatje-18648_look-black_i-am-black-but-comely-o-ye-daughters-of_423807.jpg)
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