Quote by Ryszard Kapuscinski

He killed his enemies because he was afraid they would kill him. Amin ordered entire tribes to be put to death, because he feared they would rebel.

He killed his enemies because he was afraid they would kill

Summary

This quote suggests that the actions of the person in question, presumably Amin, were driven by fear and self-preservation. It implies that Amin chose to eliminate his enemies and ordered the extermination of entire tribes due to his fears of being overthrown or harmed by them. In his mind, killing them became a preemptive measure to maintain his power and security. This explanation highlights the motivation behind Amin's extreme actions, attributing them to his deep-seated fears and a desire to protect himself.

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Death

By Ryszard Kapuscinski

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