Dave-brandstetter Quote by Joseph Hansen
““Cecil reached for Dave, but Dave stepped back. "Dave, why are you doing this? You're not getting paid. Lovejoy called you off the case. You want the truth? You're compulsive. You can't leave it alone. You're like Adam Streeter, you know that? You live for danger." "I live for justice," Dave said. "Justice is a dream," Cecil scoffed, "a romantic ideal. Who the fuck gets justice in this life?(...)””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Murder of the Century by Joseph Hansen, 1975
A dialogue exposing the tension between justice and personal risk, questioning idealism.
In simple terms: Justice versus danger.
Key Takeaway
Weigh idealism against reality.
Themes
justice
danger
idealism
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- law enforcement
- activism
- ethical dilemmas
- personal ambition
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
personal sacrifice
Questions to Reflect On
- Is justice worth personal cost?
- What defines true justice?
A Different Perspective
Idealistic pursuits may clash with practical constraints.
