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About this quote

What does it mean?
A short label likely referring to the speaker's perceived threat to the status quo.
In plain terms
I am considered a threat by others.
What can you take from it?
Identify how you are labeled by authority.

Where it applies

  • political speech
  • memoir

Putting it to work

  • media branding
  • political rhetoric

Questions to consider

  • Who decides who is dangerous?

Another view

It lacks context to determine its meaning fully.

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