Quote by Blaise Pascal

Why are you killing me for your own benefit? I am unarmed.' 'Why, do you not live on the other side of the water? My friend, if you lived on this side, I should be a murderer, but since you live on the other side, I am a brave man and it is right.

Why are you killing me for your own benefit? I am unarmed.'

Summary

This quote highlights the absurdity and irrationality of war. The speaker questions why they are being killed by someone who benefits from their death. The response reveals that the act of killing is justified simply because they are on opposite sides of a border. It critiques the arbitrary nature of war and how it can shape one's morality, transforming an act of violence into an act of bravery depending on geographical location. This quote underscores the tragic consequences of war and the arbitrary divisions that ultimately determine who becomes a victim or a hero.

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By Blaise Pascal

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