Fellow man Quote by Lt. Col. Dave Grossman
““There can be no doubt that this resistance to killing one’s fellow man is there and that it exists as a result of a powerful combination of instinctive, rational, environmental, hereditary, cultural, and social factors. It is there, it is strong, and it gives us cause to believe that there just may be hope for mankind after all.””
About This Quote
Source Book: On Killing, 1995
Human resistance to killing stems from complex biological, cultural, and social factors, offering hope for humanity.
In simple terms: Multiple factors inhibit killing, giving hope.
Key Takeaway
Promote empathy and understanding to reduce violence.
Themes
ethics
human nature
violence
hope
society
Mood
serious
reflective
hopeful
Type
Fellow man:1
Nature of man:1
Resistance:1
Doubt Resistance:0
Resistance Killing:1
Man Exists:0
Factors Strong:0
When to use this quote
- law enforcement
- military training
- education
- policy making
- community programs
Key Concepts
biology
culture
psychology
morality
social dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives individuals to resist violence?
- How can societies reinforce these inhibitions?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep-rooted instincts is challenging.
