Author-quotes Quote by Ryan Tyler Palmer
““From the writer of "Age of Armageddon: The Spirit of Krynn" Once one feels justified, one is often bereft of conscience.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Age of Armageddon – The Spirit of Krynn, 1995
When someone feels morally justified, they often lose their sense of guilt or conscience.
In simple terms: Justification can erase conscience.
Beware self‑justification.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political decisions
- legal defenses
- personal rationalizations
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you examine the moral basis of your justifications?
- How does justification affect empathy?
Even justified actions can harm others.