Quote by Christopher Hitchens

Edward had a personal horror of violence and never endorsed or excused it, though in a documentary he made about the conflict he said that actions like the bombing of pilgrims at Tel Aviv airport 'did more harm than good,' which I remember thinking was (a) euphemistic and (b) a slipshod expression unworthy of a professor of English.

Edward had a personal horror of violence and never endorsed

Summary

This quote highlights Edward's strong aversion to violence and his refusal to support or justify it. While he acknowledged the negative consequences of certain actions, such as the bombing of pilgrims at Tel Aviv airport, the quote expresses the opinion that his comment was euphemistic and lacking linguistic precision which seems contradictory to his position as a professor of English. The remark suggests a disagreement with the way he communicated his stance on the matter, implying a discrepancy between his principles and his chosen words in that particular instance.

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Violence Edward Said Euphemism Tel Aviv

By Christopher Hitchens

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