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“My only choice was between the disastrous and the unpalatable. A very German choice.” quote by Philip Kerr
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““My only choice was between the disastrous and the unpalatable. A very German choice.””

Philip Kerr

About This Quote

Source Book: Children of the Day by Philip Kerr, 1998

The speaker faces two terrible options, both unsatisfactory, highlighting a forced, undesirable decision.

In simple terms: Choosing between two bad outcomes.

Key Takeaway

Accept that sometimes only bad choices exist.

Themes

dilemma politics ethics

Mood

anxious reflective

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • war decision
  • career move
  • personal relationships

Key Concepts

Moral compromise political pressure

Questions to Reflect On

  • What criteria could help evaluate such choices?
  • Can any decision be truly “good” in a bad context?
A Different Perspective

All options may be equally harmful, offering no true solution.

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