Quote by Albert Camus

After all, every murderer when he kills runs the risk of the most dreadful of deaths, whereas those who kill him risk nothing except promotion.

After all, every murderer when he kills runs the risk of the

Summary

This quote highlights the stark asymmetry between the consequences faced by a murderer and those faced by the people responsible for punishing the murderer. It underscores the unfairness and imbalance between the two parties involved in such a situation. While a murderer puts their life on the line with the risk of a terrible death as a consequence, the individuals tasked with bringing them to justice face no such risks and may even be rewarded for their actions. The quote reveals the inherent paradoxes and inequities in the dynamics of punishment and reinforces the idea that justice is not always entirely just.

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By Albert Camus

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