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“Isaac: “Besides, is it really stealing if you’re stealing from an asshole?” Lena: “I’d have to double-check, but I don’t think the criminal code includes an asshole clause.” quote by Jim C. Hines
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““Isaac: “Besides, is it really stealing if you’re stealing from an asshole?” Lena: “I’d have to double-check, but I don’t think the criminal code includes an asshole clause.””

Jim C. Hines

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

Questioning the morality of theft when the victim is morally objectionable.

In simple terms: Stealing from a bad person raises ethical doubts.

Key Takeaway

Consider the victim's character before judging theft.

Themes

ethics humor morality

Mood

playful provocative

Type

humorous conversational

When to use this quote

  • theft
  • personal vendettas
  • legal loopholes

Key Concepts

moral relativism justice

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is theft ever justified?
  • Does the victim's character matter?
A Different Perspective

Legal systems rarely address such nuanced cases.

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