Gaze Quote by Laura Resnick
““And I want you to know," Max said kindly to him, "I don't hold you in any way responsible." Lysander frowned. "For what?" "For sending me an assistant who wanted to take over New York with the help of a virgin-raping,mundane-eating demon." Lysander stiffened. "I am not 'in any way responsible' for that!" "You did authorize the assignment," I reminded him. "Well, I— I—" Lysander cleared his throat. "The decision was made at headquarters. All I did was sign the standard paperwork.””
About This Quote
A character tries to deflect blame for a disastrous decision, insisting they only followed orders and signed paperwork.
In simple terms: Someone avoids responsibility by saying they just followed orders.
Key Takeaway
A accountability for your actions.
Themes
responsibility
blame
authority
ethics
decisionmaking
Mood
defensive
conflicted
tense
Type
dialogue
narrative
ethical
When to use this quote
- military command
- corporate policy
- legal signing
- project approval
- ethical oversight
Key Concepts
moral agency
bureaucracy
delegation
Questions to Reflect On
- Did you consider the consequences before signing?
- How can you ensure accountability in hierarchical systems?
A Different Perspective
Even if you signed, you still chose to approve the action.
