--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Great God!' Sir Wildon repeated dazedly…" description: "\"“Great God!' Sir Wildon repeated dazedly. 'How many innocent lives did this \"scratch paper\" cost?' Bandera shrugged. 'Who knows? We were too busy to ke..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c66/joe-millard-63988_too-busy_great-god-sir-wildon-repeated-dazedly-ho_1941649.jpg" --- # Great God!' Sir Wildon repeated dazedly. 'How many… ![“Great God!' Sir Wildon repeated dazedly. 'How many innocent lives did this "scratch paper" cost?' Bandera shrugged. 'Who knows? We were too busy to keep score. But, Señor, none were innocent lives. In this world, everybody is guilty of something.” quote by Joe Millard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c66/joe-millard-63988_too-busy_great-god-sir-wildon-repeated-dazedly-ho_1941649.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c66/joe-millard-63988_too-busy_great-god-sir-wildon-repeated-dazedly-ho_1941649.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c66/joe-millard-63988_too-busy_great-god-sir-wildon-repeated-dazedly-ho_1941649.jpg) > ““Great God!' Sir Wildon repeated dazedly. 'How many innocent lives did this "scratch paper" cost?' Bandera shrugged. 'Who knows? We were too busy to keep score. But, Señor, none were innocent lives. In this world, everybody is guilty of something.”” [Joe Millard](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/joe-millard/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. All people bear guilt; innocence is a myth in a flawed world. **In simple terms:** Everyone is guilty of something. Key Takeaway Accept shared responsibility and seek empathy. Themes morality guilt human nature Mood reflective somber Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - justice systems - personal reflection - conflict resolution Key Concepts Existentialism ethical relativism Questions to Reflect On - How does shared guilt affect justice? - Can we still strive for moral improvement? 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