Translation: Following his example, I encourage all these diabolical calumniators to go hang themselves before the last moon's quarter is done. I will supply the rope.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He urges his enemies to hang themselves before the moon's quarter ends, offering the rope.
- In plain terms
- He threatens his foes with death, supplying the means.
- What can you take from it?
- Beware of extreme hostility and its consequences.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What drives such violent rhetoric?
- How can one de‑escalate a hostile situation?
Another view
The language is hyperbolic and not literal.
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