Probably the toughest time in anyone's life is when you have to murder a loved one because they're the devil. Other than that, though, it's been a good day.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A dark joke comparing murder of a loved one to a bad day, suggesting most days are fine.
- In plain terms
- Killing someone you love is worse than a normal bad day.
- What can you take from it?
- Dark humor minimizes extreme guilt with comparison.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle guilt?
- What makes a day good?
Another view
It makes killing seem less serious than it is.
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