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“Therin lies the paradox of the profession,' Faraday said. 'Those who wish to have the job should not have it...and those who would most refuse to kill are the only ones who should.” quote by Neal Shusterman
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““Therin lies the paradox of the profession,' Faraday said. 'Those who wish to have the job should not have it...and those who would most refuse to kill are the only ones who should.””

Neal Shusterman

About This Quote

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

The paradox highlights that those most reluctant to kill are best suited for roles involving death, emphasizing moral suitability over desire.

In simple terms: Reluctant people are best for killing jobs.

Key Takeaway

Choose duty over desire.

Themes

ethics responsibility paradox

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

ethical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • military service
  • executioner
  • medical euthanasia
  • law enforcement
  • death row sentencing

Key Concepts

moral philosophy duty psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can you trust those who fear the act?
  • How does reluctance affect performance?
A Different Perspective

May conflict with personal trauma and societal pressure.

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