Assault Quote by Sissela Bok
“Deceit and violence - these are the two forms of deliberate assault on human beings.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Lying: Moral Choice in Public and Private Life, Sissela Bok, 1978
Deliberate harm to humans can be executed through deception and violence, both violating trust and safety.
In simple terms: Deception and violence both harm people.
Key Takeaway
Avoid both to protect dignity.
Themes
ethics
violence
deception
human rights
Mood
critical
serious
Type
ethical
political
When to use this quote
- political discourse
- interpersonal conflict
- media reporting
- legal frameworks
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
social contract
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- When is deception justified?
- Can violence ever be morally permissible?
A Different Perspective
Deception can be subtle and harder to detect than violence.
