Truly, if you were to tear me limb from limb and separate my soul from my body, I would not say anything more. If I did say anything, afterwards I would always declare that you made me say it by force!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- She vows not to recant even under extreme physical threat and claims force invalidates any future confession.
- In plain terms
- You cannot make me speak unless you force me, and I will say you forced me.
- What can you take from it?
- Do not let coercion override your truth.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What would you protect at all costs?
- How do you handle pressure?
Another view
It assumes physical force is the only way to change someone's statement.
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