--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Swords could also be used for freeing…" description: "\"“Swords could also be used for freeing. You could've cut through the chain around the bird's foot and set it free. Swords could be used for killing. Bu..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/56a/roshani-chokshi-14822_quote_swords-could-also-be-used-for-freeing-yo_2092483.jpg" --- # Swords could also be used for freeing. You could've cut… ![“Swords could also be used for freeing. You could've cut through the chain around the bird's foot and set it free. Swords could be used for killing. But it needn't be the bird. Wouldn't the more merciful choice have been to use the sword against the oppressor?” quote by Roshani Chokshi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/56a/roshani-chokshi-14822_quote_swords-could-also-be-used-for-freeing-yo_2092483.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/56a/roshani-chokshi-14822_quote_swords-could-also-be-used-for-freeing-yo_2092483.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/56a/roshani-chokshi-14822_quote_swords-could-also-be-used-for-freeing-yo_2092483.jpg) > ““Swords could also be used for freeing. You could've cut through the chain around the bird's foot and set it free. Swords could be used for killing. But it needn't be the bird. Wouldn't the more merciful choice have been to use the sword against the oppressor?”” [Roshani Chokshi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/roshani-chokshi/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Tools of violence can also liberate; using force against oppressors may be more humane than harming the innocent. **In simple terms:** Violence can free the oppressed if directed wisely. Key Takeaway Consider the moral implications of using force for liberation. Themes morality power resistance ethical dilemmas Mood thoughtful reflective Type ethical literary When to use this quote - activism - self‑defense - revolutionary movements - personal empowerment Key Concepts just war theory ethical decision‑making agency Questions to Reflect On - When is force justified to protect others? - Can non‑violent means achieve the same liberation? A Different Perspective Violence may cause unintended harm and moral injury. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Swords](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/swords/) ## Related quotes > [“Hi Haley. look, I found all these free swords. 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Salvatore](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/r-a-salvatore/) > [“if I am forced to use a sword in combat, I just swing it around like a baseball bat while screaming, at the top…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/it-books/if-i-am-forced-to-use-a-sword-in-combat-i-just-swing-it-around-like-a/) [It Books](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/it-books/) > [“You will stay and help defend our cave against all comers, protect those weaker than yourself and honor our code. Always use the sword…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/brian-jacques/you-will-stay-and-help-defend-our-cave-against-all-comers-protect/) [Brian Jacques](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/brian-jacques/) > [The sword is very handsome. 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