Armenians Quote by Hector Hugh Munro
“Whenever a massacre of Armenians is reported from Asia Minor, every one assumes that it has been carried out "under orders" from somewhere or another; no one seems to think that there are people who might like to kill their neighbours now and then.”
About This Quote
Source Short Story: “The Man Who Was Almost a Man”, 1915
People blame distant authorities for violence, ignoring ordinary individuals’ capacity for cruelty.
In simple terms: Violence often comes from neighbors.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions about perpetrators.
Themes
violence
history
human nature
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
historical
psychological
When to use this quote
- news reporting
- historical analysis
- community safety planning
- education curricula
Key Concepts
moral responsibility
psychology of aggression
Questions to Reflect On
- Who are the unseen aggressors?
- How can societies address everyday cruelty?
A Different Perspective
Not all violence is orchestrated; some stem from personal motives.
