Vengeance Quote by Glen Duncan
““Vengeance for the murdered supposed the dead enjoyed sufficient afterlife to appreciate their efforts. The dead enjoyed nothing of the kind. The dead didn't go anywhere, except, if you were the monster who'd taken their lives and devoured them, into you.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Book of Lost Things, 2007
The narrator suggests that the dead cannot enjoy revenge, and that only monsters who harm others might experience a twisted afterlife.
In simple terms: Dead cannot benefit from revenge; only monsters might.
Key Takeaway
Consider the futility of vengeance.
Themes
revenge
mortality
justice
monsters
Mood
somber
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- crime fiction
- philosophical debate
- moral reflection
Key Concepts
ethics
afterlife
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does revenge achieve for the living?
- Can vengeance ever be justified?
A Different Perspective
Assumes a specific afterlife belief.
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