Decency Quote by Elia Kazan
“I value peace, too, when it is not bought at the price of fundamental decencies.”
About This Quote
Peace is valuable only when it does not require abandoning core moral principles.
In simple terms: Peace shouldn't cost your ethics.
Key Takeaway
Seek peace without compromising integrity.
Themes
peace
morality
integrity
Mood
determined
principled
Type
ethical
reflective
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- personal decisions
- political negotiations
Key Concepts
ethical compromise
values
social harmony
Questions to Reflect On
- What values would you refuse to trade?
- Can peace exist with moral cost?
A Different Perspective
Compromise may be inevitable in complex situations.
![“I am not a member of the chamber of commerce for show business, believe me, but there are some really good people in the business, and [Tom] Hanks has this everyman decency onscreen, but he actually is that guy.” quote by Kurt Fuller](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b01/kurt-fuller-12139_believe_i-am-not-a-member-of-the-chamber-of-comm_68948.jpg)