Crime Quote by Miguel Syjuco
““All of humanity's crimes,' Salvador said... 'are only degrees of theft.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Quiet History of My Mother, 2009
All crimes are forms of theft, ranging from minor to massive, highlighting moral gradations.
In simple terms: All crimes are theft in varying degrees.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the spectrum of wrongdoing.
Themes
morality
theft
justice
ethics
Mood
thought‑provoking
critical
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- legal studies
- political activism
- personal ethics
- education
Key Concepts
philosophy
social critique
law
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines a 'minor' crime?
- How do societies judge theft?
A Different Perspective
Not all theft is equal; context matters.
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![“[P]rogress, however, has not sufficiently infiltrated the Interior Ministry, affording protection to those who participated in the Bytyqi murders and other egregious Milosevic-era crimes.” quote by Avis Bohlen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/05d/avis-bohlen-84451_affording_p-rogress-however-has-not-sufficiently-i_6893.jpg)