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“As long as I live I'll never forget the time he had a bank president pinched, or rather I did, on no evidence whatever except that the fountain pen on his desk was dry. I was never so relieved in my life as when the guy shot himself an hour later.” quote by Rex Stout
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““As long as I live I'll never forget the time he had a bank president pinched, or rather I did, on no evidence whatever except that the fountain pen on his desk was dry. I was never so relieved in my life as when the guy shot himself an hour later.””

Rex Stout

About This Quote

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

A bizarre chain of events leads to a shocking suicide, highlighting the absurdity of evidence and justice.

In simple terms: Unexpected events can lead to tragic outcomes.

Key Takeaway

Question the reliability of evidence before judgment.

Themes

justice absurdity crime mortality

Mood

cynical darkly humorous

Type

fiction crime

When to use this quote

  • investigations
  • courtrooms
  • personal vendettas
  • unexpected deaths

Key Concepts

law ethics randomness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do we ensure evidence is solid?
  • What role does chance play in justice?
A Different Perspective

The story may exaggerate for dramatic effect, not reflecting typical cases.

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