Differences Quote by Johan Cruijff
“The difference between right and wrong is often not more than five metres.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Press conference, 1974, Netherlands national football team
Moral decisions often hinge on very small, seemingly insignificant distances or details.
In simple terms: Right and wrong can be separated by tiny margins.
Key Takeaway
Pay attention to the fine line between ethical choices.
Themes
ethics
decisionmaking
nuance
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
advice
reflective
When to use this quote
- Legal judgments
- medical diagnoses
- engineering tolerances
- personal relationships
- sports officiating
Key Concepts
Moral philosophy
contextual ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure fairness when margins are thin?
- What safeguards can clarify borderline cases?
A Different Perspective
Small differences can be ambiguous, making judgment difficult.
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