Block Quote by Oriana Fallaci
“I've always disliked kamikazes, that is, people who commit suicide in order to kill others. Starting with the Japanese ones from World War II. I never considered them Pietro Miccas who torch the powder and go up with the citadel in order to block the arrival of the enemy troops at Torino. I never considered them soldiers.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New York Times, 2003
She condemns suicide attacks, seeing them as cowardly rather than heroic military actions.
In simple terms: Suicide attacks are not heroic.
Key Takeaway
Reject glorifying self‑destruction.
Themes
ethics
war
heroism
Mood
critical
serious
Type
analytical
controversial
When to use this quote
- terrorism debates
- military training
- public policy
- media analysis
Key Concepts
military strategy
psychology
politics
Questions to Reflect On
- Is there ever a moral justification for suicide attacks?
- How does cultural context shape our view of martyrdom?
A Different Perspective
Some view such acts as desperate resistance, not cowardice.
