The innocence of the creatures is in inverse proportion to the immorality of the Master.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The more innocent the creatures, the more immoral the Master must be.
- In plain terms
- Innocence of beings grows as the Master’s immorality increases.
- What can you take from it?
- Powerful leaders often act immorally toward the vulnerable.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does power affect moral behavior?
- Can innocence be preserved under oppressive rule?
Another view
It assumes a simple inverse relationship that may not hold in complex situations.
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