I don't do a comic book thinking there is a movie. I just want it to be as good a comic book as it can be.
Frank MillerRead
My feeling is that the hero has now been defined by phrases like the odious one that we were all raised with - crimes does not pay. Of course it pays, you schmuck. That's not why we don't do it. We don't do it because it is wrong.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes that moral choices are made based on ethical principles rather than personal gain.
Frank Miller's quote challenges the conventional belief that individuals refrain from committing crimes purely out of fear of consequence. Instead, he suggests that true morality stems from an understanding of right and wrong, highlighting the inherent value of ethical behavior over the allure of potential rewards from wrongdoing.
Themes
MoralityEthicsHeroismRight And WrongConsequences
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a discussion about the importance of ethics in leadership.
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