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“I don't like killing a girl," the Spaniard said. "God does it all the time; if it doesn't bother Him, don't let it worry you.” quote by William Goldman
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“I don't like killing a girl," the Spaniard said. "God does it all the time; if it doesn't bother Him, don't let it worry you.”

William Goldman

About This Quote

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

A character rationalizes violence by comparing it to divine actions, suggesting indifference to moral concerns.

In simple terms: He downplays killing by citing God.

Key Takeaway

Question moral complacency.

Themes

morality religion violence philosophy

Mood

critical thought‑provoking

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • Legal debates
  • war ethics
  • personal decision making

Key Concepts

Divine command theory ethical relativism moral disengagement

Questions to Reflect On

  • When do we accept violence as inevitable?
  • How does divine comparison affect moral judgment?
A Different Perspective

Such reasoning can excuse harmful behavior.

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