Believe Quote by Cassandra Clare
“And you love Sophie." Gideon's mouth tensed. "She's a mundane and a servant," said Gabriel. "I don't know what you expect to come of it, Gideon." "Nothing," Gideon said roughly. "I expect nothing. But the fact that you believe I should shows that our family brought us up to believe that we should do right only if some reward was the result.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Clockwork Prince (2010)
Expectations of reward shape moral behavior; without reward, actions may be empty.
In simple terms: Morality tied to reward expectations.
Key Takeaway
Act rightly for its own sake.
Themes
morality
reward
family
Mood
introspective
serious
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- parenting
- leadership
- personal ethics
Key Concepts
ethical philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What motivates you beyond external rewards?
- How do you define right action?
A Different Perspective
Rewards can be intrinsic.
