Abolish Quote by Laurence Housman
“Suicide is possible, but not probable; hanging, I trust, is even more unlikely; for I hope that, by the time I die, my countrymen will have become civilised enough to abolish capital punishment.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “A Prayer for the End of Capital Punishment” (1915)
The speaker doubts the likelihood of suicide and hanging, hoping future society will end capital punishment.
In simple terms: Suicide unlikely; hanging even less so; hope for abolition.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for humane justice reforms.
Themes
death
justice
hope
societal progress
Mood
somber
hopeful
Type
ethical
advocacy
When to use this quote
- legal reform
- public awareness campaigns
- support for mental health services
Key Concepts
ethics
capital punishment
human rights
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can individuals take to promote humane justice?
- How does personal hope influence social change?
A Different Perspective
Abolition may face entrenched legal and cultural resistance.
