The Power and the Glory Violence Quotes

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Quote #10

"I hate your reasons," the lieutenant said. "I don't want reasons. If you see somebody in pain, people like you reason and reason. You say—pain's a good thing, perhaps he'll be better for it one day. I want to let my heart speak."

"At the end of a gun?"

"Yes. At the end of a gun." (3.3.108-110)

At least he admits it. That's the lieutenant, though. He's sincere, and he doesn't like lies.