Family Quote by Takehiko Inoue
““So you want to die honorably? You are being selfish. Each and every person you killed had his own life. Whether that life was blessed or not ... everyone is born into this world ... they grow up ... some people have family ... some are alone in this world ... some have young children ... some are engaged ... some have pets ...some people have high hopes and great dreams ... other have no ambition at all and you ended everything for them Takezo.””
About This Quote
Source Manga: Vagabond, Chapter 45, 1999
Killing deprives others of their unique lives and futures, making the act inherently selfish.
In simple terms: Taking life ends another’s potential and is selfish.
Key Takeaway
Respect all lives and consider consequences.
Themes
ethics
life
selfishness
war
consequence
Mood
somber
thoughtful
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- combat
- self‑defense
- justice decisions
- personal conflict
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
human value
Questions to Reflect On
- Can any killing ever be justified?
- How do we weigh personal survival against others’ lives?
A Different Perspective
Sometimes killing may be unavoidable in self‑defense.
