Quote by John F. Boyes

Violence in the voice is often only the death rattle of reason in the throat.

Violence in the voice is often only the death rattle of reas

Summary

This quote suggests that when someone resorts to violence in their speech, it is usually a sign that they have abandoned reason and logic. It implies that when individuals can no longer articulate their thoughts and opinions through rational discourse, they may turn to aggression as a last resort. The phrase "death rattle of reason" illustrates the deterioration and absence of rationality, emphasizing that violence in speech reflects the loss of a productive and constructive exchange of ideas.

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Anger

By John F. Boyes

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