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I thought if you knew. you'd kill him. I nearly did. I…

“I thought if you knew. you'd kill him. I nearly did. I nearly killed you too. The trouble with death is - his lips twisted - it's so final.” quote by Marie Treanor
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““I thought if you knew. you'd kill him. I nearly did. I nearly killed you too. The trouble with death is - his lips twisted - it's so final.””

Marie Treanor

About This Quote

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

The quote reflects on the finality of death and the moral weight of taking a life, expressing remorse and existential dread.

In simple terms: Killing someone feels final and haunting.

Key Takeaway

Consider the gravity of lethal actions.

Themes

morality death guilt

Mood

somber reflective

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • war zones
  • self‑defense situations
  • legal trials
  • personal confessions

Key Concepts

ethical dilemmas finality psychological trauma

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes taking a life irreversible?
  • How do you cope with guilt?
A Different Perspective

Moral judgments vary across cultures.

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