Crime Quote by Miguel Syjuco
““All of humanity's crimes,' Salvador said, spitting a bone atop the pyramidal pile in his bowl, 'are only degrees of theft.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: 2666, Roberto Bolaño, 2004
Humanity’s wrongdoing is fundamentally theft, varying only in scale and context.
In simple terms: All crimes are forms of theft.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and address the root of exploitation.
Themes
ethics
justice
inequality
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political corruption
- environmental exploitation
- economic disparity
- personal greed
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What systemic factors turn minor theft into large-scale crime?
- How can societies reduce the temptation to steal?
A Different Perspective
Not all actions are intentional theft; some stem from ignorance or survival.
![“[Y]ou are ... entrusted with the pursuit of that most extraordinary of crimes: the theft of a human life. You speak for the dead. You avenge those lost to the world.” quote by David Simon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d37/david-simon-3189_crime_y-ou-are-entrusted-with-the-pursuit-of-t_1242723.jpg)
