"You're offering the money at the wrong time, Mr. Birling. Eva Smith is gone. You can't do her any more harm. You can't do her any good now, either. You can't even say, "I'm sorry, Eva Smith." But just remember this. There are millions and millions of Eva Smiths and John Smiths still left with us, with their lives and hopes and fears, their suffering and chance of happiness all intertwined with our lives, and what we think, and say, and do. We don't live alone upon this earth. We are responsible for each other. And if mankind will not learn that lesson, then the time will come, soon, when he will be taught it... in fire... and blood... and anguish."

- An Inspector Calls