Dinner Quote by James Dashner
![“I didn't do anyting wrong. All I know is I saw two people struggling to get inside these walls and they [Minho and Alby] couldn't make it. To ignore that because of some stupid rule seemed selfish, cowardly, and... well, stupid. If you want to throw me in jail for trying to save someone's [Alby]…” quote by James Dashner](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b5a/james-dashner-989_dinner_i-didn-t-do-anyting-wrong-all-i-know-is_2173692.jpg)
“I didn't do anyting wrong. All I know is I saw two people struggling to get inside these walls and they [Minho and Alby] couldn't make it. To ignore that because of some stupid rule seemed selfish, cowardly, and... well, stupid. If you want to throw me in jail for trying to save someone's [Alby] life, then go ahead. Next time I promise I'll point at them and laugh, then go eat some of Frypan's dinner. -Thomas”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Maze Runner, James Dashner, 2009
The speaker defends breaking a rule to help others, seeing the rule as selfish and cowardly, and accepts possible punishment for moral action.
In simple terms: Defending breaking a rule to help others, even if punished.
Key Takeaway
Stand up for others despite consequences.
Themes
morality
rebellion
justice
courage
consequences
Mood
defiant
determined
conflicted
Type
protest
ethical
narrative
When to use this quote
- rescue mission
- prison risk
- friendship
- authority challenge
- moral conflict
Key Concepts
ethical dilemma
civil disobedience
altruism
Questions to Reflect On
- Is breaking a rule justified if it saves a life?
- What are the personal costs of moral courage?
A Different Perspective
May result in legal penalties and personal danger.
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