Character Quote by Robert Jordan
“I think that quite often you can only find a choice between bad and worse. But I think it's worth making the effort, and I like to expose my characters to that sort of situation.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Wheel of Time series, 1990
Choices often lie between undesirable options, yet effort can reveal better paths.
In simple terms: Bad vs worse, effort helps.
Key Takeaway
Choose, act, improve outcomes.
Themes
decision‑making
ethics
effort
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- leadership
- personal dilemmas
- creative writing
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a “worse” choice acceptable?
- When is effort futile?
A Different Perspective
Effort may not change the options, only their impact.
