I'm not saying he should have killed her, but I understand.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This brief comment acknowledges a complex emotional reaction without explicitly endorsing the action mentioned.
- In plain terms
- I do not agree with the act, but I see why someone might feel that way.
- What can you take from it?
- It is possible to understand a motive without approving an action.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can you understand without agreeing?
- Where is the line between understanding and condoning?
Another view
The statement is too vague to offer real insight into the situation.
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