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“Férfit meg szabad ölni. Megátalkodni is szabad. De megsérteni nem.” quote by Ernest Hemingway
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““Férfit meg szabad ölni. Megátalkodni is szabad. De megsérteni nem.””

Ernest Hemingway

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Source Quote: Unknown, 20th century

He asserts that killing and escaping are permissible, but causing harm is not, highlighting a moral boundary between ending life and inflicting suffering.

In simple terms: Killing and escaping are allowed; harming is not.

Key Takeaway

Avoid causing harm to others.

Themes

ethics violence morality

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

ethical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • conflict
  • self‑preservation
  • legal justification
  • moral dilemmas

Key Concepts

rights self‑defense non‑maleficence

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is it ever ethical to kill?
  • What distinguishes killing from harming?
A Different Perspective

Even if killing is allowed, moral responsibility remains.

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