Ideas Quote by Anthony de Mello
“People kill for money or for power. But the most ruthless murderers are those who kill for their ideas.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Way to Love, 1999
Ideas can drive people to extreme actions, sometimes more deadly than money or power.
In simple terms: Ideas can be deadly.
Key Takeaway
Question the power of ideas.
Themes
philosophy
psychology
conflict
Mood
thoughtful
cautionary
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- education
- leadership
- activism
Key Concepts
ideology
motivation
extremism
Questions to Reflect On
- What ideas have you seen cause harm?
- How can we challenge harmful ideologies?
A Different Perspective
Ideas are not always harmless.
