Crisis Quote by Dan Brown
““are reserved for those who maintain their neutrality in times of moral crisis.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown, 2003
Moral neutrality in crises is a privilege of those insulated from ethical stakes.
In simple terms: Staying neutral is a luxury in moral crises.
Key Takeaway
Recognize when neutrality is a choice, not a virtue.
Themes
ethics
responsibility
privilege
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political activism
- corporate decision making
- personal relationships
- journalism
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
social justice
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you chosen neutrality over action?
- What costs does neutrality impose on others?
A Different Perspective
Neutrality can enable complicity in injustice.
![“The hottest places in hell are reserved for those who, in time of great moral crisis, maintain their neutrality. [This miserable mode Maintain the melancholy souls of those Who lived withouten infamy or praise.]” quote by Dante Alighieri](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f45/dante-alighieri-590_crisis_the-hottest-places-in-hell-are-reserved_2915040.jpg)
