Affects Quote by Nadezhda Tolokonnikova
“It is possible to tolerate anything as long as it only affects you. But the method of collective punishment is bigger than that.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Guardian, 2015
One can endure personal harm, but collective punishment harms many and is morally worse.
In simple terms: Personal pain is tolerable; hurting groups is worse.
Avoid harming groups for individual benefit.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- activism
- policy making
- community conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is collective punishment justified?
- How can societies protect individuals without harming groups?
Collective punishment may be justified in extreme self‑defense scenarios.