Art form Quote by John Irving
“I think better of our behaviour as individuals than I do when we see ourselves as members of a group. It's when people start forming groups that we have to watch our backs.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The World According to Garp”, 1978
Group identity often suppresses individual morality, leading to distrust.
In simple terms: Groups can erode personal ethics.
Stay true to personal values despite group pressure.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- workplace politics
- social movements
- team projects
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you compromised for a group?
- How can you balance loyalty and integrity?
Collective thinking can blind ethical judgment.