Clans Quote by William Edmondstoune Aytoun
“Fhairshon swore a feud Against the clan M,Tavish; Marched into their land To murder and to rafish; For he did resolve To extirpate the vipers, With four-and-twenty men And five-and-thirty pipers.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Ballad of the Scottish Clan, 1844
A warrior vows to eradicate a rival clan, leading a force to violent confrontation.
In simple terms: A man decides to fight a rival group with many men.
Key Takeaway
Consider the costs of vengeance.
Themes
conflict
revenge
leadership
Mood
tense
dramatic
Type
poetic
historical
When to use this quote
- warfare
- family feuds
- political power struggles
Key Concepts
military strategy
loyalty
justice
Questions to Reflect On
- Is vengeance ever justified?
- What alternatives exist to resolve feuds?
A Different Perspective
Violence may perpetuate cycles of retaliation.
