Achievement Quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld
“Some crimes get honor and renown by being committed with more pomp, by a greater number, and in a higher degree of wickedness thanothers. Hence it is that public robberies, plunderings, and sackings have been looked upon as excellencies and noble achievements, and the seizing of whole countries, however unjustly and barbarously, is dignified with the glorious name of gaining conquests.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Maxims, 1665
Powerful deeds are glorified, even when immoral, because of their grandeur.
In simple terms: Great crimes are praised for their scale.
Key Takeaway
Question the glorification of violent conquest.
Themes
power
morality
glorification
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
historical
When to use this quote
- political speeches
- historical analysis
- media narratives
Key Concepts
political philosophy
ethics
history
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do societies admire large-scale wrongdoing?
- How can we reframe narratives of conquest?
A Different Perspective
Not all celebrated actions are ethical; context matters.
