--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Of course, human tissue completely It's…" description: "\"“Of course, human tissue completely It's unlikely that scar was composed of the same molecules. Do you think it is really appropriate to consider peopl..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dfc/max-barry-7380_science_of-course-human-tissue-completely-it-s-u_814812.jpg" --- # Of course, human tissue completely It's unlikely that scar… ![“Of course, human tissue completely It's unlikely that scar was composed of the same molecules. Do you think it is really appropriate to consider people to be the same entity they were seven years earlier? Because, physically, they're not. They're connected but every part has changed. Like a…” quote by Max Barry](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dfc/max-barry-7380_science_of-course-human-tissue-completely-it-s-u_814812.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dfc/max-barry-7380_science_of-course-human-tissue-completely-it-s-u_814812.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/dfc/max-barry-7380_science_of-course-human-tissue-completely-it-s-u_814812.jpg) > ““Of course, human tissue completely It's unlikely that scar was composed of the same molecules. Do you think it is really appropriate to consider people to be the same entity they were seven years earlier? Because, physically, they're not. They're connected but every part has changed. Like a renovated house. It seems like after seven years you should not be liable for things you did before. Why should a man be imprisoned for a crime committed by a different physical entity? Should we expect a couple to stay married when they barely share a molecule with the people who said 'I do'? I don't think so.”” [Max Barry](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/max-barry/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Identity changes physically over time, questioning continuity of self for moral and legal accountability. **In simple terms:** People change, so blame may not fit. Key Takeaway Reevaluate responsibility as identity evolves. Themes identity ethics law relationships continuity Mood thoughtful critical philosophical Type analytical questioning When to use this quote - court sentencing - marriage counseling - philosophical debate - ethical policy - personal reflection Key Concepts personal identity legal philosophy marriage accountability Questions to Reflect On - How do we define self over time? - Can law adapt to changing identities? 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