All who are not lunatics are agreed about certain things…
“All who are not lunatics are agreed about certain things : That it is better to be alive than dead, better to be adequately fed than starved, better to be free than a slave”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He argues that rational beings agree on basic preferences: life over death, nourishment over starvation, freedom over slavery.
In simple terms: People generally prefer life, food, and freedom.
Prioritize basic human needs and freedoms.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- human rights advocacy
- ethical education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What freedoms are most threatened today?
- How can societies ensure basic needs for all?
Complex societal structures can impede universal agreement on these basics.