Ask Quote by Alan Paton
“You ask yourself not if this or that is expedient, but if it is right.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Cry, the Beloved Country, 1948
Moral decisions should be guided by ethical correctness rather than convenience, emphasizing integrity over expediency.
In simple terms: Choose right over easy.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize ethical integrity in choices.
Themes
ethics
integrity
decision making
Mood
thoughtful
determined
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- leadership
- policy making
- personal dilemmas
- community activism
Key Concepts
philosophy
morality
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you chosen right over easy?
- What frameworks help you assess ethical rightness?
A Different Perspective
Convenient choices often feel tempting.
