Mint Quote by Ernest Hemingway
““Férfit meg szabad ölni. Megátalkodni is szabad. De megsérteni nem.””
About This Quote
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.
Avoid causing harm to others.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- conflict
- self‑preservation
- legal justification
- moral dilemmas
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Is it ever ethical to kill?
- What distinguishes killing from harming?
Even if killing is allowed, moral responsibility remains.