Achieve Quote by Howard Zinn
“Terrorism and war have something in common. They both involve the killing of innocent people to achieve what the killers believe is a good end.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Civil Rights Lecture, 1978
Violence against innocents is a misguided means to achieve perceived good ends.
In simple terms: Killing innocents is never justified.
Key Takeaway
Seek peaceful solutions.
Themes
ethics
conflict
human rights
violence
politics
Mood
somber
critical
Type
political
educational
When to use this quote
- war zones
- terrorist recruitment
- policy debates
- activism
Key Concepts
just war theory
moral philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- Can any cause ever justify harming innocents?
- What alternatives exist?
A Different Perspective
Complex conflicts sometimes blur moral lines.
