Violence is not merely killing another. It is violence when we use a sharp word, when we make a gesture to brush away a person, when we obey because there is fear. So violence isn't merely organized butchery in the name of God, in the name of society or country. Violence is much more subtle, much deeper, and we are inquiring into the very depths of violence.
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There is a violence that liberates, and a violence that enslaves; there is a violence that is moral and a read more
There is a violence that liberates, and a violence that enslaves; there is a violence that is moral and a violence that is immoral.
Violence and smut are of course everywhere on the airwaves. You cannot turn on your television without seeing them, although read more
Violence and smut are of course everywhere on the airwaves. You cannot turn on your television without seeing them, although sometimes you have to hunt around.
When people say there is too much violence in [my books], what they are saying is there is too much read more
When people say there is too much violence in [my books], what they are saying is there is too much reality in life.
We are effectively destroying ourselves by violence masquerading as love.
We are effectively destroying ourselves by violence masquerading as love.
We should manage our fortune as we do our health - enjoy it when good, be patient when it is read more
We should manage our fortune as we do our health - enjoy it when good, be patient when it is bad, and never apply violent remedies except in an extreme necessity
Victory attained by violence is tantamount to defeat, for it is momentary.
Victory attained by violence is tantamount to defeat, for it is momentary.
I object to violence because when it appears to do good, the good is only temporary; the evil it does read more
I object to violence because when it appears to do good, the good is only temporary; the evil it does is permanent.
Violence is as American as cherry pie.
Violence is as American as cherry pie.
Lawlessness is lawlessness. Anarchy is anarchy is anarchy. Neither race nor color nor frustration is an excuse for either lawlessness read more
Lawlessness is lawlessness. Anarchy is anarchy is anarchy. Neither race nor color nor frustration is an excuse for either lawlessness or anarchy.
