Easy Quote by Skip Coryell
““It’s not easy to kill; it’s not supposed to be. If it is, then there’s something wrong with you. But sometimes good people have to do unpleasant things just so we can come home at night to our kids.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on Moral Dilemmas, 2020
Doing harmful acts can be morally justified when protecting loved ones, highlighting the tension between personal ethics and protective instincts.
In simple terms: Sometimes bad deeds protect family.
Key Takeaway
Weigh duty to others against personal morals.
Themes
ethics
family
duty
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- war
- law enforcement
- parenting
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
psychology
conflict
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it acceptable to compromise ethics?
- What are the long‑term costs of such choices?
A Different Perspective
Justifying harm can erode moral standards.
