Ask me Quote by Wovoka
“You ask me to plow the ground. Shall I take a knife and tear my mother's bosom? Then when I die she will not take me to her bosom to rest.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Vision of the Prophet, 1880
The speaker rejects violence against his mother, emphasizing the sanctity of life and the desire for peaceful rest after death.
In simple terms: Reject harming loved ones.
Respect life, seek peace.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal conflict
- family disputes
- ethical decisions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is violence justified?
- How can we protect loved ones without harm?
Violence may be seen as necessary in extreme survival.