007 Quote by Ian Fleming
“I'm getting very sorry for the Devil and his disciples such as the good Le Chiffre. The devil has a rotten time and I always like to be on the side of the underdog. We don't give the poor chap a chance...the Devil had no prophets to write his Ten Commandments and no team of authors to write his biography.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Diamonds Are Forever by Ian Fleming, 1956
The speaker expresses sympathy for the underdog, even when that underdog is traditionally seen as evil, highlighting a bias toward those lacking power or voice.
In simple terms: Sympathizing with the powerless, even if they are evil.
Key Takeaway
Consider the perspective of the marginalized.
Themes
empathy
underdogs
power dynamics
Mood
reflective
critical
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
social.
When to use this quote
- political activism
- social justice
- personal reflection
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
moral relativism
bias
voice of the voiceless
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives our attraction to underdogs?
- When does empathy become dangerous?
A Different Perspective
The view may romanticize harmful figures and ignore their negative impact.
