Ask me Quote by Stephen King
“On the day of my judgment, when I stand before God, and He asks me why did I kill one of his true miracles, what am I gonna say? That it was my job? My job?”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Stand by Stephen King, 1978
Facing divine judgment, the narrator rationalizes violent acts as duty, highlighting moral ambiguity and self‑justification.
In simple terms: We may excuse wrongdoing as “just a job.”
Key Takeaway
Question motives behind harmful actions.
Themes
morality
justification
faith
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- military service
- law enforcement
- corporate decisions
- personal guilt
Key Concepts
ethics
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you justified a harmful act?
- What alternative explanations could you consider?
A Different Perspective
Such rationalizations can ignore accountability and harm.
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