Choice Quote by George Orwell
“The choice before human beings, is not, as a rule, between good and evil but between two evils.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Nineteen Eighty‑Four, 1949
Human choices often involve selecting between two undesirable options rather than clear good versus evil.
In simple terms: Decisions can be between two evils.
Key Takeaway
Recognize moral complexity.
Themes
ethics
decision‑making
dystopia
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- political leadership
- personal dilemmas
- policy formation
Key Concepts
moral ambiguity
choice under oppression
Questions to Reflect On
- What criteria guide choosing the lesser evil?
- Can systemic change reduce such dilemmas?
A Different Perspective
Sometimes a third, better option exists.
![“Out of many evils the evil which is least is the least of evils. [Lat., E malis multis, malum, quod minimum est, id minimum est malum.]” quote by Plautus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/360/plautus-1263_evil_out-of-many-evils-the-evil-which-is-leas_663925.jpg)
