Bad luck Quote by Joe Abercrombie
““Not sneering Emperors with world-conquering designs. Not cackling demons plotting in the darkness beyond the world. It was small men with their small acts and their small reasons. It was selfishness and carelessness and waste. It was bad luck, incompetence and stupidity. It was violence divorced from conscience or consequence. It was high ideals, even, and low methods.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The First Law Trilogy, 2006
Small, selfish actions and flawed motives drive history more than grand schemes or lofty ideals.
In simple terms: Every actions actions matter more than grand plans.
Key Takeaway
Focus on personal responsibility.
Themes
human nature
power
morality
consequence
ideals
Mood
cynical
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- family relationships
- workplace dynamics
- political decisions
- community leadership
- personal growth
Key Concepts
selfishness
carelessness
luck
incompetence
violence
high ideals
Questions to Reflect On
- How do everyday choices shape larger outcomes?
- Can lofty ideals justify unethical methods?
A Different Perspective
Grand visions can overlook everyday harm caused by petty behavior.
