Amusing Quote by Stephanie Garber
““Jacks dropped a heavy arm around her shoulders, sending a shock straight through her as he pulled her suddenly close. 'Want me to kill any of them for you?' 'No, they're just gossiping.' 'Then what if I merely give them the urge to cut out their own tongues?' he asked, flashing one of his dimples. Evangeline stifled a giggle, though she knew she shouldn't be amused. She had no doubt he was serious about the tongues. 'Don't you dare-' 'You sure? They deserve it.' The whole House deserves it. The thought was so quiet, Evangeline wasn't sure Jacks intended for her to hear it.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Lost Apothecary, 2021
Jacks offers violent retribution against gossip, revealing a dark moral calculus.
In simple terms: He proposes killing gossipers.
Key Takeaway
Consider consequences of vengeance.
Themes
morality
violence
power
revenge
Mood
tense
dark
reflective
Type
literary
dramatic
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- personal boundaries
- justice
- self‑control
Key Concepts
ethical dilemmas
psychology of aggression
Questions to Reflect On
- Is revenge ever justified?
- How to confront harmful speech without violence?
A Different Perspective
Violence may perpetuate harm and moral decay.
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