Violent Quotes

“Violent ideologies speak their own language; core concepts are translated to maintain the system while appearing to support the people. Under carnism, for instance, democracy has become defined as having the freedom to choose among products that sicken our bodies and pollute our planet, rather than the freedom to eat our food and breathe our air without the risk of being poisoned. But violent ideologies are inherently undemocratic, as they rely on deception, secrecy, concentrated power, and coercion--all practices that are incompatible with a free society. While the larger system, or nation, may appear democratic, the violent system within it is not. This is one reason we don't recognize violent ideologies that exist within seemingly democratic systems; we simply aren't thinking to look for them.”

“These violent delights have violent ends.”

“I cannot bring myself to judge those who are defending their lands against an immoral violent foreign invader. The fact that the immoral violent foreign invader happens to be the U.S. government does not alter my view.”

“This is an era of violent peace.”

“I believe that truth has only one face: that of a violent contradiction.”

“The most violent element in society is ignorance.”

“I am a violent man who has learned not to be violent and regrets his violence.”

“This violent state of mind.This violent state of mine.”

“Violent anger makes me physically ill.”