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“But it was just luck really if the girls survived. You're like a man firing a machine gun into a supermarket who happens not to become a murderer.” quote by Iris Murdoch
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““But it was just luck really if the girls survived. You're like a man firing a machine gun into a supermarket who happens not to become a murderer.””

Iris Murdoch

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Luck alone cannot excuse moral responsibility; actions have consequences regardless of intent.

In simple terms: Luck isn’t a moral shield.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the impact of your actions.

Themes

morality responsibility consequences

Mood

reflective serious

Type

ethical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • war
  • personal decisions
  • random events

Key Concepts

ethical philosophy agency

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you separate chance from choice?
  • Can one be blamed for unintended harm?
A Different Perspective

Moral luck does not absolve accountability.

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