Art Quote by Andrew Ryan
“A man has a choice. I chose the impossible. I built a city where the artist would not fear the censor, where the great would not be constrain by the small, where the scientist would not be bound by petty morality. I chose to build Rapture. But my city was betrayed by the weak. So I ask you, if your life was priced would you kill the innocent? Would you sacrifice your humanity? We all make choices but in the end our choices make us.”
About This Quote
Source Video Game: BioShock, 2007
A visionary creates a utopia that defies censorship and moral constraints, but it is ultimately corrupted by those lacking strength.
In simple terms: A powerful city built on radical freedom is betrayed by the weak.
Key Takeaway
Beware the cost of absolute freedom.
Themes
freedom
power
corruption
morality
choice
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
philosophical
warning
When to use this quote
- building societies
- leadership
- ethical decision making
- political activism
Key Concepts
Utopianism
ethical dilemmas
political philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- What limits should be placed on absolute liberty?
- Can a society thrive without moral constraints?
A Different Perspective
Idealism can be undermined by human frailty.
