As for us, we were never concerned with the Kantian-priestly and vegetarian-Quaker prattle about the 'sacredness of human life.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author rejects religious or pacifist concerns about the sanctity of human life in political struggle.
- In plain terms
- They do not care about moral arguments saying human life is sacred.
- What can you take from it?
- Political struggle may require ignoring moral objections about taking life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is violence acceptable in politics?
- Does life have inherent sanctity?
Another view
Dismissing life sacredness can justify excessive violence.
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