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Devil Quote by Paul Fraser Collard

“He had to deal where and when he could. If that meant supping with the devil, then all he could do was pass the port.” quote by Paul Fraser Collard
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““He had to deal where and when he could. If that meant supping with the devil, then all he could do was pass the port.””

Paul Fraser Collard

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Devil’s Port, Paul Fraser Collard, 1998

When forced to compromise, accept necessary evils to survive; sometimes the lesser evil is the only option.

In simple terms: Compromise with necessary evils to survive.

Key Takeaway

Choose the lesser evil when no good choice exists.

Themes

ethics survival compromise

Mood

serious reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • war zones
  • political negotiations
  • business crises
  • personal survival

Key Concepts

moral dilemmas situational ethics pragmatism

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is compromise justified?
  • What are the long‑term effects of choosing the lesser evil?
A Different Perspective

Moral cost may haunt long‑term integrity.

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