Faith Quote by Steven Erikson
““To achieve peace, destruction is delivered. To give the gift of freedom, one promises eternal imprisonment. Adjudication obviates the need for justice. This is a studied, deliberate embrace of diametric opposition. It is a belief in balance, a belief asserted with the conviction of religion. But in this case, the proof of a god’s power lies not in the cause but in the effect. Accordingly, in this world and in all others, proof is achieved by action, and therefore all action— including the act of choosing inaction— is inherently moral. No deed stands outside the moral context. At the same time, the most morally perfect act is the one taken in opposition to what has occurred before.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Malazan Book of the Fallen, 2000s
Suggests that moral actions are defined by context and that choosing contrary to past events can be the highest moral act.
In simple terms: Moral choices depend on context; opposing past actions may be most moral.
Key Takeaway
Consider the impact of your choices beyond tradition.
Themes
morality
balance
contradiction
religion
philosophy
Mood
reflective
philosophical
Type
theoretical
provocative
When to use this quote
- political decisions
- personal dilemmas
- social reforms
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
ethical relativism
dialectical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- What past norm would you challenge?
- When is inaction a moral choice?
A Different Perspective
Complex ideas may be abstract for practical use.
