Terrible People Quote by Michael Crichton
““You don’t seriously believe everybody on the planet should do whatever they want, do you? That would be terrible. These people need help and guidance.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Michael Crichton on Ethics, 1998
Unrestricted freedom can cause chaos; society needs guidance and responsibility.
In simple terms: Freedom needs limits.
Key Takeaway
Promote responsible autonomy.
Themes
ethics
freedom
responsibility
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- policy making
- education
- technology development
Key Concepts
social contract
human nature
law
Questions to Reflect On
- Should individual liberty ever be curtailed?
- Who decides what guidance is needed?
A Different Perspective
Overregulation may stifle innovation.
