Blood Quote by William Shakespeare
“where civil blood makes civil hands unclean”
About This Quote
Source Play: Coriolanus, Act 2, Scene 1, 1611
Violence corrupts both victims and perpetrators, staining everyone involved.
In simple terms: Bloodshed makes all parties dirty.
Key Takeaway
Avoid conflict to stay clean.
Themes
violence
morality
corruption
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political negotiations
- community disputes
- personal arguments
Key Concepts
ethical decay
social impact
Questions to Reflect On
- When is force justified?
- How can we repair after violence?
A Different Perspective
Some conflicts are unavoidable and may be necessary.
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