Principles Quote by Simon R. Green
“Wait. You've got principles? We'll have to update your file.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Darkening, 2005
Principles are treated as a flaw that can be edited or removed.
In simple terms: Principles are seen as a software bug.
Key Takeaway
Question the rigidity of personal codes.
Themes
identity
ethics
technology
control
individualism
Mood
critical
provocative
reflective
Type
philosophical
literary
cautionary
When to use this quote
- corporate policy revisions
- personal moral reflection
- AI ethics debates
- self‑assessment exercises
Key Concepts
philosophy
cybernetics
personal autonomy
Questions to Reflect On
- What principles are essential to your identity?
- When is it okay to modify one's values?
A Different Perspective
Risk of encouraging moral relativism.
