Hanging around Quote by Nora Roberts
““Now if you tell me there were six other naked women and three attendants hanging around who saw you shove her into the locker,i'll have to kill you." "There was nobody else there.We're not idiots."she grimaced. "I know you think we are, but we're not stupid enough to have done it in front of witnesses. Actually, we timed it that way so she'd be stuck in there longer." she smiled weakly. "it seemed like a good idea at the time.””
About This Quote
A character rationalizes a violent act by claiming clever timing and secrecy, hinting at moral ambiguity.
In simple terms: Justifying a crime with clever planning.
Key Takeaway
Question the ethics of manipulating situations for personal gain.
Themes
morality
deception
violence
justification
secrecy
Mood
tense
dark
suspenseful
Type
dramatic
psychological
When to use this quote
- thriller novels
- crime dramas
- legal defenses
- personal relationships
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
ethical ambiguity
psychological manipulation
crime
self‑preservation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does rationalizing wrongdoing affect accountability?
- Can clever timing excuse moral compromise?
A Different Perspective
Risk of glorifying unethical behavior.
