Lesser Evils Quote by Julie Kagawa
““I could choose what kind of people I preyed on, but in the end, I had to prey on someone. The lesser of the two evils was still evil.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Iron Fey, 2010
Choosing between bad options still results in a negative outcome; compromise may still be harmful.
In simple terms: Even the lesser evil is still evil.
Key Takeaway
Consider all consequences before deciding.
Themes
ethics
choice
compromise
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
cautionary
When to use this quote
- personal dilemmas
- legal judgments
- policy making
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
decision theory
Questions to Reflect On
- Is any compromise ever truly acceptable?
- How do we weigh harms versus benefits?
A Different Perspective
May ignore potential benefits of the lesser option.
![“I ain't never preyed on the weak. I ain't never gone and picked on a guy that I knew I could beat up, even as a kid. People wanna make me seem like I'm [that] type of guy.” quote by Suge Knight](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3ac/suge-knight-17136_beats_i-ain-t-never-preyed-on-the-weak-i-ain-t_2154692.jpg)
