Quote by E. W. Howe

Some men are alive simply because it is against the law to kill them.

Some men are alive simply because it is against the law to k

Summary

This quote suggests that there are certain individuals who deserve severe consequences, such as death, for their actions or behavior, but are spared purely due to legal constraints. It implies that the existence of laws that prohibit killing is the only factor preventing the elimination of these individuals. The quote highlights the idea that not everyone who is alive necessarily deserves to be, and their survival is merely a result of legal protection rather than personal merit.

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Death

By E. W. Howe

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