Suicide Good Quote by Brandon Sanderson
““He’d drafted a law requiring that all people of less than average intellect be required to commit suicide for the good of the city. It had seemed reasonable.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Way of Kings (Excerpt), 2010
A satirical law proposes absurdly extreme measures for societal benefit, highlighting flawed logic.
In simple terms: Absurd law for “good”.
Key Takeaway
Question rationality of policies.
Themes
politics
ethics
society
Mood
critical
ironic
Type
literary
satire
When to use this quote
- policy debate
- ethical discussions
- fictional worldbuilding
Key Concepts
satire
law
morality
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this reveal about utilitarian extremes?
- How can satire expose policy flaws?
A Different Perspective
Exaggerated for effect; not real.
