Business Quote by C.S. Lewis
““He had no business to bring me here without warning me what it was like. It's not my fault he fell over that cliff.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C.S. Lewis, 1952
A character feels unjustly blamed for a misfortune they did not anticipate or cause.
In simple terms: Someone is blamed for something they didn't cause.
Key Takeaway
Seek clarity before assigning blame.
Themes
justice
misunderstanding
responsibility
Mood
frustrated
defensive
reflective
Type
literary
dialogue
ethical
When to use this quote
- team projects
- family disputes
- legal testimony
- customer service
- accident investigations
Key Concepts
accountability
communication
empathy
Questions to Reflect On
- How could clearer warning have changed the outcome?
- What does this reveal about assigning fault?
A Different Perspective
The speaker may be deflecting personal responsibility, limiting growth.
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