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“Will you prey on those you consider friends and companions, or a stranger who already owes you his life? Know that each path is evil; you must decide which one is the lesser of two.” quote by Julie Kagawa
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““Will you prey on those you consider friends and companions, or a stranger who already owes you his life? Know that each path is evil; you must decide which one is the lesser of two.””

Julie Kagawa

About This Quote

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

Choosing between harming friends or a stranger who owes you life; both options are morally bad, so pick the lesser evil.

In simple terms: All choices are bad; choose the less harmful one.

Key Takeaway

Select the option that causes the least harm.

Themes

ethics choice dilemma morality

Mood

conflicted thoughtful

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • war decisions
  • business negotiations
  • personal relationships
  • legal judgments

Key Concepts

lesser evil moral conflict consequentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What criteria help you determine the lesser evil?
  • Can you ever justify a harmful action for a greater good?
A Different Perspective

Sometimes no choice is truly good, leading to lingering guilt.

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