"活着的许多人该死 而死去的有些人该活 你能赋予他们生命吗 那么在判决中不要急于处死他们"
— J.R.R. Tolkien
Simplified Meaning:
Sometimes people who are alive have done terrible things, making us feel that they should be punished severely, possibly even by death. Conversely, there are people who have died unjustly or had a lot more goodness in them and should have lived longer. But, if we can't bring those good people back to life, who are we to decide that the bad ones should die? Judging whether someone should live or die is a heavy responsibility that should not be taken lightly. It's easy to feel angry and want harsh punishments, but we need to be cautious and fair, understanding that making such grave decisions need much more care and compassion than most realize. For example, imagine someone steals food because their family is starving. While stealing is wrong, the situation is complicated. If we quickly judge and condemn them without understanding their circumstances, we might cause more harm than good. Instead, considering their situation compassionately might lead to a more just outcome. This teaches us to be less hasty and more thoughtful when it comes to judging others and determining their fate.