It has always seemed to me that so long as you produce your dramatic effect, accuracy of detail matters little. I have never striven for it and I have made some bad mistakes in consequence. What matter if I hold my readers?
Arthur Conan DoyleRead
if i could be assured of your destruction, i would in the interest of the public, cheerfully accept my death.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The speaker is expressing a willingness to sacrifice themselves for the greater good if it ensures the destruction of a harmful entity.
In this quote, Arthur Conan Doyle highlights the profound commitment one can have to the public interest. The speaker articulates a selfless readiness to face their own demise if it leads to the eradication of a dire threat, demonstrating the depth of courage and the moral obligation to protect society from evil or danger.
Themes
SacrificeCouragePublic InterestMoralityDestruction
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a speech advocating for justice and the importance of standing up against evil.
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