Book Quote by William Faulkner
““Everything goes by the board: honor, pride, decency . . . to get the book written. If a writer has to rob his mother, he will not hesitate; the “Ode on a Grecian Urn” is worth any number of old ladies.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Light in August, 1932
Artists may sacrifice morality for art, valuing creation over conventional ethics.
In simple terms: Art may demand moral compromise.
Key Takeaway
Weigh ethical costs.
Themes
ethics
artistic sacrifice
morality
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
controversial
When to use this quote
- publishing
- creative writing
- journalism
Key Concepts
literature
philosophy
creative drive
Questions to Reflect On
- Is art worth moral compromise?
- How do you define ethical boundaries?
A Different Perspective
Such sacrifice can damage personal integrity.
