Since I have introduced this term I had always a bad…
“Since I have introduced this term I had always a bad conscience. . . . I cannot help to feel it strongly and I am unable to believe that such an ugly thing should be realized in nature.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He feels deep moral discomfort about a concept he introduced, fearing it is unnatural and ugly.
In simple terms: He is uneasy about a creation he thinks is wrong.
Key Takeaway
Question the ethics of your own innovations.
Themes
ethics
science
conscience
Mood
conflicted
thoughtful
Type
cautionary
reflective
When to use this quote
- scientific research
- technological development
- policy making
- public communication
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- What values guide your acceptance of new ideas?
- Can discomfort be a catalyst for ethical reflection?
A Different Perspective
The term may have unforeseen benefits despite initial repulsion.