Quote by Ernest Bramah

There are few situations in life that cannot be honourably settled, and without loss of time, either by suicide, a bag of gold, or by thrusting a despised antagonist over the edge of a precipice upon a dark night.

There are few situations in life that cannot be honourably s

Summary

This quote, although not advocating or promoting violence, suggests that there are very few conflicts or problems in life that cannot be resolved in an honorable way, and quickly, if one is willing to consider extreme measures or find a mutually satisfactory compromise, whether by extreme sacrifice, financial means, or by eliminating a hated foe. It highlights the importance of finding creative solutions and thinking outside of the box in order to bring about resolutions in difficult situations.

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By Ernest Bramah

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