Innocents Quote by Dean Koontz
““Scourges assumed authority they had not been granted. They made a carefully reasoned decision to kill in greater numbers than were absolutely necessary to save themselves and the innocents who needed their protection.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Bad Place” by Dean Koontz, 1990
Those in power may claim authority they lack, justifying excessive violence to protect themselves and others.
In simple terms: Abuse of power leads to unnecessary harm.
Question authority.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political leadership
- military decisions
- corporate governance
- social movements
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Who holds true authority?
- How can we prevent abuse?
Sometimes decisive action is necessary for survival.