Cruel necessity.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Justifies harsh actions as necessary despite their cruelty.
- In plain terms
- This cruelty was required.
- What can you take from it?
- Sometimes harsh measures are unavoidable.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is cruelty justified?
- How to decide hard choices?
Another view
Calling something necessary can excuse unethical behavior.
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