Building Quote by Brandon Sanderson
“It was strange, how easily and quickly protection could cause destruction. Sometimes, Vasher wondered if the two weren't really the same thing. Protect a flower, destroy pests who wanted to feed on it. Protect a building, destroy the plants that could have grown in the soil. Protect a man. Live with the destruction he creates.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Mistborn series, 2006
Protection often entails collateral damage, blurring the line between safeguarding and harming.
In simple terms: Protecting can cause harm.
Key Takeaway
Balance protection with awareness of impact.
Themes
ethics
responsibility
duality
Mood
thoughtful
serious
critical
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- military decisions
- environmental conservation
- personal relationships
- policy making
Key Concepts
moral paradox
consequences
protective instincts
environmental impact
Questions to Reflect On
- When does protection become oppression?
- How can we mitigate unintended harm?
A Different Perspective
Protection may require sacrifice of other values.
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