Committed Quote by Philip Hone
“They committed murder, it is true; but their situation may have rendered it inevitable.”
About This Quote
Source Diary: 19th Century New York, 1840
Murder may be inevitable given desperate circumstances.
In simple terms: Murder can seem inevitable.
Key Takeaway
Address root causes of violence.
Themes
crime
inevitability
social pressure
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Poverty
- legal system
- family conflict
Key Concepts
Determinism
justice
Questions to Reflect On
- What factors make violence seem inevitable?
- How can societies intervene?
A Different Perspective
Not all crimes are unavoidable.
