Revolver Quote by Jean-Paul Sartre
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““A doll with skin like that isn't going to mess it up with a revolver shot. [...] Revolvers are meant for crocodile-skins like ours.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: "Nausea", 1938
Violence is a tool for those with hardened hearts, like a crocodile’s skin, indifferent to consequences.
In simple terms: Violence is for hardened hearts, indifferent to harm.
Key Takeaway
Question the morality of using violence.
Themes
violence
morality
indifference
humanity
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- war
- personal conflict
- social injustice
Key Concepts
existentialism
ethical critique
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Is violence ever justified?
- What drives people to become indifferent?
A Different Perspective
Violence can dehumanize both victim and perpetrator.
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