W. H. Auden Quotes:
Ocupation: Poet
Life: February 21, 1907 - September 29, 1973
Birthday: February 21
Death: September 29
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; it is the one crime in which society has a direct interest.
topic: Forgiveness, Party, Unique, Murder Victims
