It is better to fall from the window than the roof; that…
“It is better to fall from the window than the roof; that is, of two evils, choose the lesser.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Choosing the lesser of two evils is preferable; falling from a window is better than from a roof.
In simple terms: Pick the lesser evil when options are bad.
Choose the less harmful option.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- life‑or‑death decisions
- risk assessment
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines “lesser evil”?
- How to evaluate risks?
May ignore context of choices.