Little man Quote by Michael Ende
““Woman!" said the litle man testily. "Get out of my light. You are interfering with my reserarch!" You and your research!" said the woman. "Who cares about that? The important thing is my health elixir. Those two outside are in urgent need of it." "Those two," said the man irritably, "will be far more in need of my help and advice." "Maybe so," said the little woman. "But not until they are well. Move over, old man!"... Atreyu cleared his throat to call attention to his presence... "He's already well," said the little man. "Now it's my turn." "Certainly not! the little woman hissed. "He'll be well when I say so. It'll be your turn when I say it's your turn.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Neverending Story, 1979
Characters argue over priorities, highlighting selfishness versus collective need.
In simple terms: Selfishness clashes with helping others.
Key Takeaway
Balance personal goals with others’ needs.
Themes
selfishness
helping
conflict
Mood
ethical
reflective
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- team projects
- emergency aid
- resource allocation
Key Concepts
Ethics
interpersonal dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you put others first?
- How do you resolve conflicting priorities?
A Different Perspective
Prioritizing self over others can cause harm.
