King Quote by Tom Robbins
““to the source), they griped as much as they pleased. The King would stand at a window (during halftime or the seventh-inning stretch) and stare apprehensively at the creeping tide of brambles. “I may be the first monarch in history to be assassinated by blackberries,” he would grumble. His Teflon valve grumbled with him. The Queen caressed her Chihuahua. “You know who lifed””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The King and the Brambles” by Tom Robbins, 2015
A monarch fears an absurd threat, showing how power can be preoccupied with trivialities.
In simple terms: Even kings can be scared of silly things.
Key Takeaway
Don’t let trivial fears dominate.
Themes
power
absurdity
fear
humor
Mood
witty
thought‑provoking
Type
satirical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- leadership meetings
- public speeches
- personal anxieties
Key Concepts
political satire
personal insecurity
symbolic threats
Questions to Reflect On
- What real issues do leaders ignore while focusing on the trivial?
- How can absurdity be used to critique authority?
A Different Perspective
The satire may downplay real dangers.
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