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“Seulement, en supprimant l'assassin de son fils, on ne supprimait pas le meurtre. On le prolongeait.” quote by Timothy Findley
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““Seulement, en supprimant l'assassin de son fils, on ne supprimait pas le meurtre. On le prolongeait.””

Timothy Findley

About This Quote

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

The statement argues that removing a murderer does not end the cycle of violence; it merely prolongs it.

In simple terms: Killing a murderer extends the cycle of violence.

Key Takeaway

Address root causes, not just perpetrators.

Themes

violence justice cycle

Mood

philosophical ethical

Type

moral societal

When to use this quote

  • law
  • ethics
  • societal conflict
  • historical patterns

Key Concepts

moral philosophy crime prevention

Questions to Reflect On

  • What alternatives to lethal force exist?
  • How can societies break violent cycles?
A Different Perspective

Complex moral dilemmas may arise.

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