Family Quote by Ishmael Beah
“My squad is my family, my gun is my provider, and protector, and my rule is to kill or be killed.”
About This Quote
The speaker views their group as family, their weapon as essential, and adopts a survival rule of kill or be killed.
In simple terms: Group is family; gun is essential; survival is kill or be killed.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the impact of violent environments on identity.
Themes
survival
violence
identity
Mood
grim
intense
Type
conflict
psychological
When to use this quote
- rehabilitation programs
- counseling
- peacebuilding
Key Concepts
conflict zones
military life
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives exist to violence?
- How does this mindset affect mental health?
A Different Perspective
May glorify violence.
![“From Day One, I've told [my troops] that killing is not wrong if it's for a purpose, if it's to keep your nation free or protect your buddy, one of the most noble things you can do is kill the enemy.” quote by Douglas A. Zembiec](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3b6/douglas-a-zembiec-76967_buddy_from-day-one-i-ve-told-my-troops-that-ki_1929996.jpg)
