Terror Quote by Adam Hochschild
““Just as terrorizing people is part of conquest, so is forcing someone else to administer the terror.*””
About This Quote
Source Book: King Leopold’s Ghost by Adam Hochschild, 1998
Conquest often uses terror and compels others to carry it out, spreading responsibility and cruelty.
In simple terms: Conquest uses terror and forces others to do it.
Recognize indirect violence in power structures.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- colonial expansion
- military occupation
- authoritarian regimes
- proxy warfare
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does delegating terror affect moral accountability?
- Can indirect violence be resisted effectively?
It may overlook non‑violent resistance and the agency of victims.