Choosing Quote by Ayn Rand
“There can be no justification for choosing any part of that which one knows to be evil.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand, 1957
Choosing evil is indefensible, regardless of context.
In simple terms: Evil cannot be justified.
Key Takeaway
Reject harmful choices.
Themes
ethics
morality
integrity
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- political decisions
- personal dilemmas
- legal judgments
Key Concepts
deontological ethics
consequentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- Can intent outweigh outcome?
- When is compromise acceptable?
A Different Perspective
Sometimes actions labeled “evil” are complex.
![“[Altruism] is a moral system which holds that man has no right to exist for his own sake, that service to others is the sole justification of his existence, and that self-sacrifice is his highest moral duty, value and virtue. This is the moral base of collectivism, of all dictatorships.” quote by Ayn Rand](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f16/ayn-rand-59_altruism_altruism-is-a-moral-system-which-holds-t_311034.jpg)
