Democrat Quote by Stephen King
“Mrs. Cole was a perfect democrat. She hated all kids equally.”
About This Quote
Source Short story: "The Ten O'Clock People" by Stephen King, 1972
A democratic ideal can be twisted into indifference, showing that fairness without compassion can be cruel.
In simple terms: Fairness without love is cold.
Balance justice with empathy.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- legal judgments
- policy making
- community leadership
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When does fairness become cruelty?
- How to embed compassion in decisions?
Neutral fairness can ignore human suffering.