It was true enough, he did not appear ashamed - merely worried about his own immunity from trial as a war criminal.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This line observes that the subject appears worried about legal immunity rather than feeling ashamed.
- In plain terms
- He seems worried about going to trial more than being ashamed.
- What can you take from it?
- Fear of consequences can outweigh moral guilt.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What matters more in war, guilt or survival?
- How do you judge someone's conscience?
Another view
External observations of internal feelings can be speculative.
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