When any practice has become the fixed rule of the society…
“When any practice has become the fixed rule of the society in which we live, it is always wise to adhere to that rule, unless it call upon us to do something that is actually wrong. One should not offend the prejudices of the world, even if one is quite sure that they are prejudices.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Conformity is useful until it conflicts with moral truth; then one should challenge it.
In simple terms: Follow rules unless they are morally wrong.
Key Takeaway
Question authority when it opposes ethics.
Themes
ethics
conformity
morality
society
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- legal compliance
- personal decisions
- activism
- civic duty
Key Concepts
moral courage
social pressure
Questions to Reflect On
- When does following tradition become harmful?
- How can you balance respect and moral integrity?
A Different Perspective
Blind obedience can perpetuate injustice.