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Quote of the Day by Seneca: “A sword never kills anybody; it is a tool in the killer’s hand,” and its lesson on responsibility

Quote of the Day by Seneca: “A sword never kills anybody; it is a tool in the killer’s hand” presents a powerful reflection on human responsibility. The thought shifts attention away from an object and toward the person who chooses how it is used. Rooted in Seneca’s Letter 87, the quote encourages readers to consider intention, choice and accountability rather than blaming the instrument alone.

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