Brutality Quote by James T. Farrell
““He had come to America, haven of peace and liberty, and it, too, was joining the slaughter, fighting for the big capitalists. There was no peace for men, only murder, cruelty, brutality.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: A World Lost, 1934
America, once a refuge of peace, has become complicit in violence and exploitation by powerful capitalists, eroding true liberty.
In simple terms: Freedom is corrupted by greed and violence.
Key Takeaway
Question institutions that betray liberty.
Themes
politics
capitalism
violence
Mood
critical
urgent
Type
political
social commentary
When to use this quote
- labor protest
- policy debate
- community organizing
Key Concepts
systemic oppression
economic exploitation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies protect peace against profit?
- What role do individuals play in resisting oppression?
A Different Perspective
Idealizing America ignores systemic flaws.
