The more Indians we can kill... the less will have to be…
“The more Indians we can kill... the less will have to be killed the next war, for the more I see of these Indians, the more convinced I am that they all have to be killed or be maintained as a species of paupers.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He argued that exterminating a people would prevent future conflict, reflecting genocidal logic.
In simple terms: Eliminating a group to avoid future war.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the moral failure of such reasoning.
Themes
war
genocide
ethics
Mood
somber
critical
Type
historical
ethical
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- historical analysis
- human rights law
Key Concepts
military strategy
colonialism
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do societies justify violence?
- What alternatives exist to conflict?
A Different Perspective
Such logic ignores humanity and leads to atrocities.