Anonymous Quote by Judith Martin
“We already know that anonymous letters are despicable. In etiquette, as well as in law, hiring a hit man to do the job does not relieve you of responsibility.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Etiquette Book by Judith Martin, 1990
Hiring a hit man does not absolve moral or legal responsibility; the act remains condemnable.
In simple terms: Hiring a killer doesn’t excuse wrongdoing.
Key Takeaway
Never delegate immoral acts.
Themes
ethics
law
personal responsibility
Mood
serious
reflective
Type
advice
ethical
When to use this quote
- business decisions
- personal conflicts
- legal cases
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
moral agency
legal accountability
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you delegate moral choices?
- What legal risks remain?
A Different Perspective
Responsibility persists regardless of delegation.
