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Authority Quote by Alan Moore

“Authority, when first detecting chaos at its heels, will entertain the vilest schemes to save its orderly facade.” quote by Alan Moore
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“Authority, when first detecting chaos at its heels, will entertain the vilest schemes to save its orderly facade.”

Alan Moore

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.

Key Takeaway

Question the motives behind strict control.

Themes

power control corruption

Mood

cautionary critical

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • government response
  • crisis management
  • public policy

Key Concepts

political theory social order

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are the costs of sacrificing liberty for security?
  • When does order become oppression?
A Different Perspective

Such tactics can erode trust and freedom.

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