Man acts only when he is sure of the justness of his…
“Man acts only when he is sure of the justness of his action, as we threw the bomb in the Legislative Assembly”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He asserts that action is justified only when one is certain of its moral righteousness, likening it to a bomb being thrown.
In simple terms: Act only when sure of moral rightness.
Seek moral certainty before acting.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- protest planning
- ethical decision making
- political activism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines moral certainty?
- Is certainty necessary for just action?
Moral certainty is rare; actions may be premature.