| 400 | Papancasudani |
| 9.7-10 | p.70 | 7907 | Human killing is worse if the victim is virtuous |
| Full Idea: In the case of humans killing is the more blameworthy the more virtuous the victim is. | |||
| From: Buddhaghosa (Papancasudani [c.400], 9.7-10) | |||
| A reaction: This sentiment has almost become a taboo in western society, and yet it is present all the time. The greatest outcry is about murders of really good citizens. Occasionally the murder of a villain causes little regret. |