Brake Quote by Friedrich Durrenmatt
“In this country, you never pull the emergency brake, even when there is an emergency. It is imperative that the trains run on schedule.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Visit by Friedrich Dürrenmatt, 1956
Society prioritizes punctuality over safety, ignoring emergencies.
In simple terms: People ignore emergencies to keep schedules.
Key Takeaway
Balance schedule with safety.
Themes
efficiency
responsibility
societal pressure
Mood
critical
urgent
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- public transport
- workplace
- event planning
Key Concepts
ethical dilemmas
systems thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- Should safety ever override timeliness?
- How can systems allow emergencies?
A Different Perspective
Strict schedules can endanger lives if flexibility is lacking.
