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“If someone tells you he is going to make a ealistic decision, you immediately understand that he has resolved to do something bad.” quote by Mary McCarthy
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“If someone tells you he is going to make a ealistic decision, you immediately understand that he has resolved to do something bad.”

Mary McCarthy

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

Claims of “realistic” decisions often mask unethical intentions, revealing hidden motives.

In simple terms: Saying “realistic” can hide bad plans.

Key Takeaway

Question vague rationales.

Themes

ethics deception decision‑making

Mood

skeptical analytical

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • business
  • politics
  • personal relationships

Key Concepts

moral psychology political rhetoric

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “realistic” mean to you?
  • How do you detect hidden agendas?
A Different Perspective

Not all realistic plans are bad.

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