Right decision Quote by Jeffery Deaver
““What he was really asking was this: Was he making the right decision in assigning me, and not someone else, to the job of guarding principals from Henry Loving? In short, could I be objective when the perp was the one who’d murdered my mentor and had apparently escaped from the trap I’d set for him several years before?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Vanishing Man” by Jeffery Deaver, 2005
The narrator questions his impartiality when tasked with protecting a target linked to his mentor’s murder, highlighting conflict of interest.
In simple terms: Questioning objectivity when personal ties exist.
Key Takeaway
Beware bias in critical roles.
Themes
ethics
conflict
justice
Mood
tense
thoughtful
Type
ethical
dramatic
When to use this quote
- law enforcement
- court testimony
- corporate security
- personal vendettas
Key Concepts
objectivity
personal conflict
professional responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- Can true impartiality exist under personal stakes?
- How to mitigate bias in high‑risk decisions?
A Different Perspective
Objectivity may be compromised despite intentions.
