Character Quote by Yevgeny Zamyatin
““...sentences of the court on moral issues are always passed in absentia.””
About This Quote
Source Book: We by Yevgeny Zamyatin, 1924
Moral judgments are often made without those presence of those affected.
In simple terms: Judgments made absent the people involved.
Consider perspectives of those impacted before deciding.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- legislation
- court rulings
- organizational policies
- community decisions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Who is excluded when decisions are made in absentia?
- How can inclusive dialogue improve moral outcomes?
Absence can lead to misinterpretation of moral context.