Approval Quote by George Bernard Shaw
“Assasination on the scaffold is the worst form of assasination, because there it is invested with the approval of society.”
About This Quote
Source Play: "Androcles and the Lion", 1912
State‑sanctioned killings are especially heinous because society legitimizes them, making the act morally compounded.
In simple terms: Society‑approved murder is especially terrible.
Key Takeaway
Question and oppose unjust laws.
Themes
ethics
politics
justice
Mood
critical
provocative
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- human rights advocacy
- legal reform
- public policy debates
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
state violence
moral authority
legitimacy
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you seen law conflict with conscience?
- How can individuals challenge unjust authority?
A Different Perspective
Legal approval does not erase moral responsibility.
