Consequence Quote by Sándor Márai
“And yet, sometimes facts are no more than pitiful consequences, because guilt does not reside in our acts but in the intentions that give rise to our act. Everything turns on our intentions.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Lost Diary, 1975
Moral responsibility lies in intentions, not just actions; outcomes are secondary to why we act.
In simple terms: Intentions matter more than deeds.
Key Takeaway
Align actions with pure intentions.
Themes
ethics
intentionality
consequence
Mood
introspective
critical
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- legal judgments
- personal relationships
- policy making
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
morality
Questions to Reflect On
- What intentions guide your choices?
- Can good intentions justify harmful outcomes?
A Different Perspective
Intentions can be ambiguous, making judgment difficult.
