Alternatives Quote by Anonymous
“There will be consequences for this, he thought. You can't alter time and not be affected. But whatever the consequences are, I will bear them, because the alternative is too terrible. -Artemis Fowl, The Lost Colony”
About This Quote
Source Book: Artemis Fowl – The Lost Colony by Eoin Colfer, 2005
The speaker accepts responsibility for inevitable outcomes, choosing a painful duty over a worse alternative.
In simple terms: Accepting consequences is better than facing a worse fate.
Key Takeaway
Embrace responsibility despite hardship.
Themes
responsibility
consequences
choice
ethics
Mood
determined
serious
Type
ethical
motivational
When to use this quote
- making tough decisions
- accepting fallout
- standing up to danger
- personal growth
Key Concepts
moral duty
inevitable outcomes
personal sacrifice
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you sacrifice to avoid a worse outcome?
- How do you weigh painful duties against potential harms?
A Different Perspective
It may ignore that some consequences are unavoidable regardless of choice.
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