Quote by Christopher Hitchens

It is exactly the fear of revenge that motivates the deepest crimes, from the killing of the enemy's children lest they grow up to play their own part, to the erasure of the enemy's graveyards and holy places so that his hated name can be forgotten.

It is exactly the fear of revenge that motivates the deepest

Summary

This quote suggests that the fear of revenge is a powerful force that drives people to commit heinous acts. It implies that individuals may harm their enemy's children to prevent them from seeking retaliation in the future. It also states that erasing the enemy's graveyards and holy places is done to ensure that their memory is forgotten and their influence is erased. Overall, the quote highlights the destructive nature of revenge and the extreme lengths some are willing to go to escape its consequences.

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Fear Children Crime Murder Revenge Graveyards Infanticide

By Christopher Hitchens

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