Cruelty Quote by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
““Thus it is that no cruelty whatsoever passes by without impact. Thus it is that we always pay dearly for chasing after what is cheap.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Gulag Archipelago, 1973
Pursuing cheap, easy gains often leads to severe consequences, as cruelty inevitably leaves lasting impact
In simple terms: Seeking low-cost shortcuts brings high costs and harm
Key Takeaway
Avoid shortcuts that compromise ethics
Themes
ethics
consequences
integrity
Mood
cautionary
serious
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- business decisions
- political policies
- personal habits
- environmental choices
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
risk assessment
Questions to Reflect On
- What cheap option might be harming you?
- How can you balance cost and ethics?
A Different Perspective
Short-term gains can be tempting despite long-term damage
