Kill Quote by Robert Jordan
““p.s. In case you don't know what "Do what needs to be done" means, it means that I want you to go bloody slaughter as many of the Sharan channelers as you can. I'll bet you a full Tar Valon mark-it's only been shaved on the sides a little-that you can't kill twenty.-MC missive from Mat to Galad””
About This Quote
Source Series: The Wheel of Time, Book 12 “The Path of Daggers”, 1998
A character urges violent action, interpreting “do what needs to be done” as a call to slaughter.
In simple terms: The phrase is twisted to justify extreme violence.
Key Takeaway
Beware of language that masks brutality.
Themes
war
morality
interpretation
extremism
Mood
grim
serious
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- battlefields
- political revolts
- fanatic groups
Key Concepts
ethical ambiguity
propaganda
psychology of obedience
Questions to Reflect On
- How does language shape our perception of violence?
- When is “necessary” a justification?
A Different Perspective
Violence can be glorified through euphemism.
