Crime Quote by John Alejandro King
“A double standard is a scandal. A single standard is an atrocity.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Lecture on Ethics, 2020
A double standard tolerates hypocrisy; a single standard demands moral consistency.
In simple terms: Inconsistent standards are worse than a single harsh rule.
Key Takeaway
Strive for consistent moral principles.
Themes
ethics
justice
consistency
Mood
critical
serious
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Workplace policies
- legal systems
- personal conduct
Key Concepts
Moral relativism
integrity
hypocrisy
Questions to Reflect On
- What standards guide your decisions?
- When have you faced a double standard?
A Different Perspective
May be unrealistic to apply one standard to all contexts.
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