--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Since Madam Conk makes impermissible use…" description: "\"“Since Madam Conk makes impermissible use of such things as the happenings at Azuma Bridge; since she hires underlings to spy and eavesdrop on us; sinc..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9b5/soseki-natsume-9685_madam_since-madam-conk-makes-impermissible-use_1152357.jpg" --- # Since Madam Conk makes impermissible use of such things as… ![“Since Madam Conk makes impermissible use of such things as the happenings at Azuma Bridge; since she hires underlings to spy and eavesdrop on us; since she triumphantly retails to all and sundry the products of her espionage; since by the employment of rickshaw-folk, mere grooms, plain rogues…” quote by Sōseki Natsume](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9b5/soseki-natsume-9685_madam_since-madam-conk-makes-impermissible-use_1152357.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9b5/soseki-natsume-9685_madam_since-madam-conk-makes-impermissible-use_1152357.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9b5/soseki-natsume-9685_madam_since-madam-conk-makes-impermissible-use_1152357.jpg) > ““Since Madam Conk makes impermissible use of such things as the happenings at Azuma Bridge; since she hires underlings to spy and eavesdrop on us; since she triumphantly retails to all and sundry the products of her espionage; since by the employment of rickshaw-folk, mere grooms, plain rogues, student riff-raff, crone daily-help, midwives, witches, masseurs, and other trouble-makers she seeks to trouble a man of talent; for all these reasons even a cat must do what can be done to prevent her getting away with it.”” [Sōseki Natsume](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/soseki-natsume/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker condemns a manipulative woman who exploits gossip, spies, and low‑status helpers to undermine a talented man, urging any possible resistance. **In simple terms:** A scheming woman uses many tricks to harm a talented man; stop her. Key Takeaway Act to protect talent from sabotage. Themes manipulation power social hierarchy justice resistance Mood cautious defiant Type advice warning When to use this quote - workplace politics - academic environments - creative industries - personal relationships Key Concepts espionage social control class exploitation Questions to Reflect On - How can one expose hidden sabotage without becoming a target? - What ethical lines are crossed when using low‑status workers for personal gain? 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