Books Quote by Friedrich Dürrenmatt
““...he had read von Lambert's book on terrorism, there were two pages devoted to the Arab resistance movement, von Lambert refused to call them terrorists, which didn't preclude, and he had emphasized this, that nonterrorists were also capable of atrocities, Auschwitz, for instance, was not the work of terrorists but of state employees...””
About This Quote
Non‑terrorists can commit atrocities; state actors, not just terrorists, caused Auschwitz.
In simple terms: Both terrorists and state workers can commit crimes.
Key Takeaway
Recognize that evil isn’t limited to one label.
Themes
history
morality
state power
terrorism
Mood
critical
somber
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- education
- policy debate
- historical research
Key Concepts
ethical responsibility
political analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we hold states accountable for atrocities?
- What distinguishes terrorism from state violence?
A Different Perspective
Complexity may be oversimplified.
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