Agree Quote by Charles Simic
“Here is something we can all count on. Sooner or later our tribe always comes to ask us to agree to murder.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “Tribe” by Charles Simic, 1995
Human nature drives groups to demand violent compliance, showing a dark collective tendency.
In simple terms: People pressure groups to commit violence.
Key Takeaway
Question moral responsibility in crowds.
Themes
ethics
violence
group dynamics
Mood
critical
serious
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- political activism
- corporate decisions
- community decisions
- legal judgments
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
social pressure
conformity
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you resisted group pressure?
- What moral lines will you not cross?
A Different Perspective
Collective pressure can be resisted with individual courage.
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