If his Majesty is resolved to have my head, he may make a whistle of my arse if he pleases.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This quote uses humor to express defiance against execution.
- In plain terms
- It mocks the authority of the king.
- What can you take from it?
- Resist with wit.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you resist power?
- Is humor effective?
Another view
Humor may not save lives.
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