Abortion Quote by Susan B. Anthony
“It will burden her conscience in life, it will burden her soul in death; but oh, thrice guilty is he who. . .drove her to the desperation which impelled her to the crime.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Women's Rights Lecture, 1880s
A person who drives another to desperation bears deep moral responsibility for the resulting wrongdoing.
In simple terms: Driving someone to desperation makes you culpable.
Recognize how your actions can push others to extremes.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- legal decisions
- social activism
- family dynamics
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you assess responsibility when multiple factors cause despair?
- Can empathy replace blame in such situations?
The quote assumes a direct causal link, which may be complex in reality.