Cities Quote by Scott Westerfeld
“Surely no one would ever use such a weapon against a city." "There are no limits in war," Volger said, still staring out the window.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Uglies by Scott Westerfeld, 2005
War can become so detached that even extreme weapons seem acceptable, eroding moral limits.
In simple terms: War erodes moral limits.
Question moral boundaries in conflict.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- military planning
- policy debates
- public discourse
- media analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What limits should societies set on weapons?
- How does detachment affect decision‑making?
War often normalizes extreme measures, blurring ethical lines.