Adage Quote by Mokokoma Mokhonoana
““Many a survivor of a plane crash who is or was against cannibalism and had never eaten human flesh once found themselves in a situation where they had to either eat human flesh, or go the way of all flesh.””
About This Quote
Source Article: Survival Ethics, 2021, Journal of Extreme Situations
Survivors of catastrophic events may confront extreme moral dilemmas, such as cannibalism, when all other options fail.
In simple terms: Extreme survival can force terrible choices.
Key Takeaway
Consider ethical limits under duress.
Themes
ethics
survival
extreme situations
Mood
grim
thought‑provoking
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- plane crash aftermath
- isolated disaster
- war zones
- natural catastrophes
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
human dignity
psychological stress
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines humanity in life‑or‑death scenarios?
- Can survival justify moral transgressions?
A Different Perspective
Legal and cultural taboos may conflict with survival instincts.
