Consequence Quote by Zbigniew Brzezinski
“Foreign policy should not be justified through making oneself feel good, but through results that have tangible consequences.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Foreign Policy Lecture, 1995
Policy must be judged by concrete outcomes, not by personal comfort or moralizing.
In simple terms: Results, not feelings, should guide policy.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize measurable impact.
Themes
policy
ethics
effectiveness
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
political
strategic
When to use this quote
- government decision‑making
- international negotiations
- development aid
Key Concepts
realpolitik
consequentialism
strategic planning
Questions to Reflect On
- What outcomes matter most?
- How to balance ethics and results?
A Different Perspective
Focusing solely on outcomes can ignore moral costs.
