Character Quote by Marcus Sakey
““intentions and results. Cooper’s intentions in killing Peters and releasing the video had been good; the results had been a disaster. Did that make his intentions wrong? If so, that meant morality was really only a way of talking about how we wished things were. Hope, empathy, idealism—maybe they didn’t matter. Maybe the only””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Long Game, 2015
Good intentions don’t guarantee good outcomes; moral judgment can be complex when results are harmful.
In simple terms: Intentions can be good but outcomes bad, raising moral questions.
Key Takeaway
Consider consequences, not just intentions.
Themes
morality
consequences
intentionality
ethics
philosophy
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- business decisions
- personal relationships
- policy making
- media ethics
- legal judgments
Key Concepts
utilitarianism
moral relativism
responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- Are intentions enough for moral approval?
- What weight should outcomes have in judging actions?
A Different Perspective
Focusing only on intent may ignore harm caused.
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