Offence Quotes
On intent, honesty, and where lines get drawn.
These quotes separate offence given deliberately from offence caused by accident, a distinction that shapes how each speaker approaches honesty. One line goes further, framing overproduction in writing itself as a kind of social offence. For a different tone, see our Photograph quotes.
I don't mind causing offence when I intend to, but I don't like causing it accidentally.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What distinction do these quotes draw about giving offence?
They separate offence caused on purpose from offence caused by accident, treating the two very differently.
Do any of the quotes connect offence to writing or art?
Yes, one line frames excessive literary output as a kind of social offence in itself.
Is disliking hatred and unkindness a common thread here?
It appears directly in one quote, which groups hatred, offence, and unkindness together as things to dislike.
Are these quotes mostly about personal conduct or public debate?
They lean personal, focused on how individuals choose their words rather than institutional policy on speech.
Where can I read more quotes with a similarly candid tone?
Our King Krule quotes page has a different but equally direct voice.
Taken together, the theme is less about avoiding offence entirely and more about being deliberate with words. Browse our D R A M and Robert Robinson pages for further reading.
