Bad man Quote by Robert Harris
““They weren’t such bad fellows, Hartmann thought. He had mixed with their type all his life: patriotic, conservative, clannish. For them, Hitler was like some crude gamekeeper who had mysteriously contrived to take over the running of their family estates: once installed, he had proved an unexpected success, and they had consented to tolerate his occasional bad manners and lapses into violence in return for a quiet life. Now they had discovered they couldn’t get rid of him and they looked as if they were starting to regret it.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Fatherland by Robert Harris, 1992
People may accept a tyrant when he promises stability, but later regret the loss of freedom.
In simple terms: Accepting tyranny for peace leads to regret.
Key Takeaway
Question authority early.
Themes
politics
history
morality
Mood
thoughtful
concerned
Type
narrative
reflective
When to use this quote
- government policy
- career choices
- personal relationships
- community decisions
Key Concepts
totalitarianism
psychology
social contract
Questions to Reflect On
- What freedoms are you willing to sacrifice?
- How do you balance safety and liberty?
A Different Perspective
Compromise can erode values over time.
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