Killing Quote by Karen M. McManus
““That's the kind of person you can get away with killing: someone everybody else wants dead.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: One of Us Is Lying, Karen M. McManus, 2017
A dangerous person can be protected by others’ desire for their death, making them untouchable.
In simple terms: People may be shielded by collective hatred.
Beware of group consensus that hides danger.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- workplace politics
- family conflicts
- online harassment
- legal investigations
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Who do you protect because others want them gone?
- How does collective hostility affect justice?
Even if many want someone dead, it can create blind spots and moral ambiguity.