Loyalty Words Quote by Ira Levin
““don’t let me hear you say again ‘Fuck orders’! You’re a corporal who’s been assigned a duty, and if your superiors have chosen not to tell you the reason for it, then they have a reason for that too. Good Christ, you’re an SS man; behave like one! ‘My Honor Is Loyalty.’ Those words were supposed to be engraved on your soul!””
About This Quote
Source Play: The Devil's Advocate, 1997
Obedience to authority is demanded, equating loyalty with moral righteousness, and dismissing dissent as betrayal.
In simple terms: Blind loyalty to authority is praised, discouraging questioning.
Key Takeaway
Beware of uncritical obedience.
Themes
authority
loyalty
obedience
military
Mood
defiant
thoughtful
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- military training
- workplace
- political movements
- personal decisions
Key Concepts
psychology
ethics
social pressure
Questions to Reflect On
- What values should guide obedience?
- When is dissent justified?
A Different Perspective
Such rhetoric can enable abuse of power and suppress moral judgment.
