You have to kill to survive. People have been doing it forever. I eat meat, and I eat fish. If I were on a deserted island I would need that to survive.

Meaning of the quote

The quote suggests that sometimes we need to do difficult things, like killing animals, in order to live and survive. For a long time, people have had to hunt and eat meat to have the food and energy they need, especially if they are in a situation where they don't have access to other sources of food, like if they were stranded alone on an island. The actor is saying that even though killing can be hard, it's sometimes necessary for people to do it in order to stay alive.

About Benicio Del Toro

Benicio Del Toro is a critically acclaimed Puerto Rican actor who has won numerous awards, including an Academy Award, for his roles in films like Traffic, 21 Grams, and Che. He is known for playing a wide range of characters, from eccentric criminals to morally upright police officers, and has established himself as one of the most versatile and talented actors of his generation.

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