Ethical Quote by Hugh Howey
““What they consider to be the ‘natural’ order must be maintained. That pursuit is so much higher than all else—it makes lesser ethical problems vanish in their eyes.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Wool, 2011
Maintaining a perceived natural order is prioritized above ethical concerns, making minor moral issues seem irrelevant.
In simple terms: Order is valued over ethics.
Key Takeaway
Question the hierarchy of values.
Themes
ethics
order
perception
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- corporate policies
- political regimes
- environmental decisions
Key Concepts
Moral relativism
social hierarchy
Questions to Reflect On
- Is the “natural” order truly beneficial?
- Who decides what is natural?
A Different Perspective
Prioritizing order can justify harmful actions.
