Detention Quotes
On being held back or held in.
Detention appears here in two very different forms: the serious legal question of holding someone without a trial, and the far lighter memory of school detention for minor misbehavior. Related civic themes appear in History quotes.
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I wasn't a very well-behaved girl. I was often in detention for impertinence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of detention do these quotes describe?
The set covers both serious legal detention without trial and the much lighter experience of school detention for misbehavior.
Is detention without trial treated as a current or historical issue?
One quote frames it as history in a specific country, presenting it as a past practice being described rather than a current call to action.
Do any quotes come from a personal, non-political angle?
Yes, one speaker recalls being in detention often at school for impertinence, a lighthearted personal memory rather than a legal statement.
Is there a defense of any detention policy in this set?
One quote states a defense of non-criminal detention specifically, reflecting a personal legal opinion rather than a blanket endorsement.
Where can I read related historical commentary?
See History quotes for more reflections that touch on past events and policy.
These quotes are presented as personal statements and historical observation rather than commentary on any single policy or case. For a defense-minded angle on the subject, see Defend quotes.
