Tom RobbinsThere are many things worth living for, a few things worth dying for, and nothing worth killing for.
About This Quote
When you take a life, it has to be for one very important reason. Killing is only worth doing when you are protecting your life or the life of someone who is very dear to you. There are many things that are worth living for, but there are only a few things that are worth dying for.
Source: Even Cowgirls Get The Blues
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