Being real Quote by South Central Movie
“If you hit a man in his face, in time, his wounds will heal. And later on, you can apologize to that man. If you steal his goods, later on, you can return those goods, or you can repay him equal value. But if you kill... there is no later on. There's no way to repair it with that man. There's no way to make it right with him or his family. His life is gone forever. You never come back from that”
About This Quote
Violence causes irreversible harm; apologies cannot repair loss of life.
In simple terms: Violence is irreversible.
Key Takeaway
Avoid harm; value life.
Themes
ethics
violence
consequence
mortality
justice
Mood
serious
somber
Type
Being real:1
Gone forever:1
Life lesson:1
Time:1
Wounds Heal:0
Kill Later:0
Heal Later:0
Later Apologize:0
Apologize Man:0
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- legal systems
- personal conduct
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
law
human rights
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies prevent irreversible harm?
- What restitution is possible for loss of life?
A Different Perspective
Apologies may not suffice for severe harm.
