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Wrongs done could not be righted, but at least they were…

“Wrongs done could not be righted, but at least they were not still being done.” quote by Ursula K. Le Guin
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“Wrongs done could not be righted, but at least they were not still being done.”

Ursula K. Le Guin

About This Quote

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

Wrongdoing cannot be undone, but stopping it is a moral improvement.

In simple terms: Stopping harm is better than continuing it.

Key Takeaway

Cease harmful actions promptly.

Themes

ethics responsibility redemption

Mood

reflective serious

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • politics
  • personal relationships
  • justice reform

Key Concepts

moral philosophy consequentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What actions can you halt today?
  • How do you address past harms?
A Different Perspective

Some harms leave lasting damage despite stopping.

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