You gonna pull them pistols or whistle Dixie?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He questions whether to use violence or a more passive approach.
- In plain terms
- Choose between force and calm.
- What can you take from it?
- Consider alternatives before acting aggressively.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is force justified?
- What are the costs of aggression?
Another view
Sometimes force is unavoidable.
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