'I never condone wrongdoing in any area' (22 February 2006 in the Dail) (Ahern corrected his slip, above, during the same dialogue.[2])
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker asserts a universal stance against approving any form of misconduct.
- In plain terms
- I do not support bad behavior in any situation.
- What can you take from it?
- Maintain a consistent standard against wrongdoing.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does context change the definition of wrongdoing?
Another view
Absolute statements may ignore nuanced contexts where intent matters.
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