# Murder is unique in that it abolishes the party it... | W.H. Auden Quote

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> Murder is unique in that it abolishes the party it injures, so that society has to take the place of the victim and on his behalf demand atonement or grant forgiveness.

## What This Quote Means

Truth may be uncomfortable, but it is always more useful than comfortable illusion.

## About W.H. Auden

W.H. Auden was one of the greatest English-language poets of the 20th century, known for his technical virtuosity and moral engagement.

W.H. Auden (1907-1973) was a master craftsman whose poetry engaged with the political and personal crises of the 20th century.

## How to Apply This Wisdom

### Honest inventory

Be truthful with yourself about one area where you have been in denial.

### Speak truth

Share an honest thought that you have been holding back.

### Seek truth

Question one assumption you have been taking for granted.

## Reflection Questions

- Where am I being less than honest with myself?

- What truth am I avoiding that could set me free?

- How does living truthfully affect my relationships?

## More Quotes by W.H. Auden

> We are all here on earth to help others; what on earth the others are here for, I don''t know.

> You owe it to all of us to get on with what you''re good at.

> We must love one another or die.

> Choice of attention — to pay attention to this and ignore that — is to the inner life what choice of action is to the outer.

> Among those whom I like or admire, I can find no common denominator, but among those whom I love, I can: all of them make me laugh.