"Be bullied, be outraged, by killed, but do not kill"

This quote by Wilfred Owen is a powerful pointer of the repercussions of war and violence. It is a call to action to withstand injustice and injustice, however to do so without resorting to violence. Owen is advising us to be brave and to defend what is right, even if it suggests dealing with ridicule or even death. He is also cautioning us of the threats of taking matters into our own hands and utilizing violence to solve our problems. He is advising us that violence only begets more violence and that it is not the answer. He is motivating us to be outraged by the oppressions we see, but to not let our anger lead us to violence. He is reminding us that we should be the larger individual and not stoop to the level of our oppressors.