Authority Quote by Alan Moore
“Authority, when first detecting chaos at its heels, will entertain the vilest schemes to save its orderly facade.”
About This Quote
Source Graphic Novel: V for Vendetta, 1982
Authority, when threatened, may adopt extreme measures to preserve order, revealing its vulnerability and hypocrisy.
In simple terms: Power can become corrupt when scared.
Question the motives behind strict control.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- government response
- crisis management
- public policy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What are the costs of sacrificing liberty for security?
- When does order become oppression?
Such tactics can erode trust and freedom.