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“To do...what you feel sure is right and in the aid of justice, you sometimes have to do things that...make you wonder if in fact you are the good man that you like to believe you are.” quote by Dean Koontz
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““To do...what you feel sure is right and in the aid of justice, you sometimes have to do things that...make you wonder if in fact you are the good man that you like to believe you are.””

Dean Koontz

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Doing what seems right for justice may force you to question your own morality and self‑image.

In simple terms: Right actions can cause self‑doubt.

Key Takeaway

Examine motives when acting for justice.

Themes

morality justice self‑reflection

Mood

reflective serious

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • law enforcement decisions
  • activism
  • personal choices
  • leadership
  • whistleblowing

Key Concepts

ethical dilemmas cognitive dissonance

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you ever feel conflicted after a righteous act?
  • How do you reconcile doubt with conviction?
A Different Perspective

Your sense of goodness may be challenged by complex outcomes.

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