Bad choices Quote by Kate Karyus Quinn
““Sometimes you make bad choices to keep yourself from making other, even worse ones. Or at least that’s what I tell myself.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Last Light, 2021
People sometimes choose lesser evils to avoid greater harm, rationalizing the decision as self‑protection.
In simple terms: Choosing a bad option to avoid a worse one.
Key Takeaway
Weigh consequences before deciding.
Themes
ethics
decision‑making
self‑justification
Mood
conflicted
reflective
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- personal dilemmas
- career choices
- relationship conflicts
Key Concepts
moral trade‑offs
cognitive dissonance
Questions to Reflect On
- What truly worse outcome are you avoiding?
- Can a bad choice ever be justified?
A Different Perspective
The “lesser evil” may still cause significant harm.
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