Extermination Quote by Deanna Raybourn
““We only kill people who are specifically targeted by the Museum for extermination and we don't freelance, ever. We don't murder on our days off any more than a thoracic surgeon will cut your rib cage open for kicks. We have standards.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: "The Museum of Innocence", 2018
Professional killers maintain strict ethical codes, separating work from personal life.
In simple terms: Killers have rules.
Key Takeaway
Respect boundaries even in high‑stakes work.
Themes
ethics
professionalism
violence
Mood
serious
analytical
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- law enforcement
- military
- private security
Key Concepts
moral codes
detachment
Questions to Reflect On
- What limits do you set in your work?
- Can empathy coexist with duty?
A Different Perspective
Strict codes can be unrealistic in chaotic situations.
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