Expedience Quote by Sue Monk Kidd
““Was it ever right to sacrifice one's truth for expedience?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Secret Life of Bees, 2002
The moral question asks if compromising personal truth for convenience is ever justified.
In simple terms: Is it ever okay to betray truth for convenience?
Key Takeaway
Weigh honesty against practicality.
Themes
ethics
personal integrity
decision‑making
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Career choices
- personal relationships
- political compromises
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
truth
expedience
morality
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you sacrificed truth for convenience?
- What are the costs of such compromises?
A Different Perspective
Short‑term gains may cause long‑term loss of trust.
