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“We already know that anonymous letters are despicable. In etiquette, as well as in law, hiring a hit man to do the job does not relieve you of responsibility.” quote by Judith Martin
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“We already know that anonymous letters are despicable. In etiquette, as well as in law, hiring a hit man to do the job does not relieve you of responsibility.”

Judith Martin

About This Quote

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

Hiring a hit man does not absolve moral or legal responsibility; the act remains condemnable.

In simple terms: Hiring a killer doesn’t excuse wrongdoing.

Key Takeaway

Never delegate immoral acts.

Themes

ethics law personal responsibility

Mood

serious reflective

Type

advice ethical

When to use this quote

  • business decisions
  • personal conflicts
  • legal cases
  • ethical dilemmas

Key Concepts

moral agency legal accountability

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can you delegate moral choices?
  • What legal risks remain?
A Different Perspective

Responsibility persists regardless of delegation.

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