--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Not that he regretted having killed the…" description: "\"“Not that he regretted having killed the guy in Stockton. The one who'd been ready to shoot him over the five crumpled dollar bills in his jeans pocket..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/608/l-j-smith-962_dark-visions_not-that-he-regretted-having-killed-the_3150728.png" --- # Not that he regretted having killed the guy in Stockton… ![“Not that he regretted having killed the guy in Stockton. The one who'd been ready to shoot him over the five crumpled dollar bills in his jeans pocket. He was quite happy to have sent that particular home boy to hell.” quote by L.J. 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A character feels no remorse for killing a man who threatened him over a small amount of money, and even feels satisfaction in sending him to hell. **In simple terms:** No remorse for killing a threatening man; feels satisfied. Key Takeaway Accept that violent actions can be rationalized. Themes violence morality revenge Mood dark cynical Type narrative dramatic When to use this quote - street crime - personal vendetta - self‑defense - moral conflict Key Concepts justice retribution psychology Questions to Reflect On - Is violence ever justified? - What does satisfaction in killing reveal about the character? 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