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“I have told my sons that they are not under any circumstances to take part in massacres, and that the news of massacres of enemies is not to fill them with satisfaction or glee. I have also told them not to work for companies which make massacre machinery, and to express contempt for people who…” quote by Kurt Vonnegut
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“I have told my sons that they are not under any circumstances to take part in massacres, and that the news of massacres of enemies is not to fill them with satisfaction or glee. I have also told them not to work for companies which make massacre machinery, and to express contempt for people who think we need machinery like that.”

Kurt Vonnegut

About This Quote

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

Teach children moral restraint, reject violence, and avoid profiting from war machinery.

In simple terms: Teach kids not to support or enjoy violence.

Key Takeaway

Instill anti‑war values in the next generation.

Themes

peace ethics parental guidance

Mood

serious concerned

Type

ethical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • family discussions
  • school curricula
  • community workshops

Key Concepts

moral education anti‑war sentiment social conscience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How will you model non‑violence?
  • What actions can you take against war industries?
A Different Perspective

Changing deep‑seated beliefs is challenging.

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