I remember the time I was kidnapped and they sent a piece of my finger to my father. He said he wanted more proof.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The kidnappers demand extreme evidence from a father who is more concerned with proof than his son's safety.
- In plain terms
- A father asks for more proof after receiving a finger from kidnappers.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritizing proof over people shows extreme moral detachment.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What drives a parent to doubt such proof?
- How does this reflect on human nature?
Another view
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