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“There is no such thing as "righteous" anger or justifiable killing.” quote by Swami Vivekananda
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“There is no such thing as "righteous" anger or justifiable killing.”

Swami Vivekananda

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

Moral anger and killing cannot be justified; true righteousness lies in compassion and non‑violence.

In simple terms: Violence isn’t righteous.

Key Takeaway

Choose compassion over retaliation.

Themes

ethics non‑violence justice

Mood

reflective serious

Type

ethical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • political protest
  • self‑defence
  • war
  • activism

Key Concepts

moral philosophy spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is force justified?
  • Can anger ever be moral?
A Different Perspective

Complex situations may blur moral lines.

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