Bartender Quote by Richard Kadrey
““So, why'd you come back?" " I'm going to kill some people," I tell him. I pour the Jack into the coffee. "Probably a lot of people." The bartender picks up a rag and starts wiping glasses. "Guess someone's got to." "Thanks for understanding." "I figure that at any given time, there's probably three to five percent of the population that are such unrepentant rat-fuck pendejos that they deserve whatever they get.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Dark Side of the Moon” by Richard Kadrey, 2015
A cynical narrator rationalizes violent intent, reflecting a bleak view of humanity’s worst elements
In simple terms: Some people are irredeemable and deserve harsh outcomes
Key Takeaway
Question moral judgments; recognize extreme attitudes
Themes
violence
nihilism
despair
Mood
dark
grim
confrontational
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- crime scenes
- dark bars
- personal confrontations
- dangerous subcultures
Key Concepts
ethical relativism
psychopathy
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives such extreme nihilism?
- Can any person be truly beyond redemption?
A Different Perspective
The perspective may ignore systemic factors influencing behavior
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