I either want less corruption, or more chance to participate in it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker is conflicted between wanting less corruption and wanting more opportunity to engage in it.
- In plain terms
- I want either less corruption or more chance to be part of it.
- What can you take from it?
- Self‑interest can clash with ethical ideals.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When have you felt torn between ethics and opportunity?
- Can one realistically reduce corruption while staying involved?
Another view
The statement may be sarcastic, limiting serious analysis.
More from Ashleigh Brilliant
Dragons love you. You're crunchy and good with ketchup.
Permalink to quote #3 There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about.
Permalink to quote #5 All I want is a warm bed, a kind word and unlimited power.
Permalink to quote #2
Related quotes
No greater mistake can be made than to think that our institutions are fixed or may not be changed for the worse. ... Increasing prosperity tends to breed indi…
Charles Evans HughesCharles Evans Hughes quote #3 War is a crime which involves all other crimes.
Henry BroughamHenry Brougham quote #10 The pinning on of stars reaches its full cynical significance when sanctified valour and bereaved families are used to lend dignity to wars stupidly fought. Th…
John Ralston SaulJohn Ralston Saul quote #11