Right side Quote by Jo Nesbø
““There was a saying during the war: Those who decide late will always decide right. At Christmas in 1943 we could see that our front was moving backwards, but we had no real idea how bad it was. Anyway, no one could accuse Sindre of changing like a weather-vane. Unlike those at home who sat on their backsides during the war and suddenly rushed to join the Resistance in the last months. We used to call them the “latter-day saints’’. A few of them today swell the ranks of those who make public statements about the Norwegians’ heroic efforts for the right side.””
About This Quote
Source Book: He Who Fights with Monsters, 2014
Decisions made under pressure often seem justified after the fact, but hindsight can mask earlier mistakes.
In simple terms: Late decisions feel right later, but may hide earlier errors.
Key Takeaway
Question timing and motives before acting.
Themes
war
decisionmaking
morality
history
resistance
Mood
reflective
critical
thoughtful
Type
historical
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- military planning
- political activism
- public statements
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
hindsight bias
groupthink
moral relativism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we differentiate genuine heroism from opportunism?
- What pressures influence wartime choices?
A Different Perspective
Late decisions can be rationalized, ignoring earlier failures.
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