Quote by Jean-Paul Marat

Five or six hundred heads cut off would have assured your repose, freedom and happiness.

Five or six hundred heads cut off would have assured your re

Summary

This quote suggests that a large-scale act of violence, specifically the beheading of hundreds of individuals, would have resulted in a state of tranquility, liberation, and contentment. It implies a willingness to sacrifice lives for the sake of personal and collective well-being, suggesting a flawed understanding of peace and suggesting a disregard for the value of human life. The quote challenges the notion of violence as a means to achieve peaceful ends, raising ethical and moral questions about the consequences of such actions.

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Happiness

By Jean-Paul Marat

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