Decision Quote by Edeet Ravel
““Someone once told me a joke," he said. "I'd like to be a pacifist, but people keep getting in the way.' I made a decision to fight for my friend in prison. It was a deliberate decision. It isn't the only way-it's just something I decided.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Personal Narrative, 2020
A pacifist feels compelled to act when a friend is imprisoned, showing moral conflict between non‑violence and loyalty.
In simple terms: Pacifism can clash with personal loyalty.
Key Takeaway
Balance ideals with personal duties.
Themes
morality
loyalty
conflict
pacifism
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- friendship crisis
- activism
- prison advocacy
Key Concepts
Ethics
personal decision
justice
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you compromise pacifist principles?
- What are the costs of fighting for a friend?
A Different Perspective
Non‑violence may not resolve all injustices.
![“I said, "OK, Ammon [Hennacy], I will try that." He said, "You came into the world armed to the teeth. With an arsenal of weapons, weapons of privilege, economic privilege, sexual privilege, racial privilege. You want to be a pacifist, you're not just going to have to give up guns, knives, clubs…” quote by Utah Phillips](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/daf/utah-phillips-15584_angry_i-said-ok-ammon-hennacy-i-will-try-that_1112006.jpg)
