Compromise Quote by Alan Wilson Watts
““Reasonable–that is, human–men will always be capable of compromise, but men who have dehumanized themselves by becoming the blind worshipers of an idea or an ideal are fanatics whose devotion to abstractions makes them the enemies of life.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Unknown, 1970s
Human beings can compromise, but those who worship ideas blindly become fanatics opposing life.
In simple terms: Blind ideal worship leads to fanaticism.
Key Takeaway
Beware blind devotion to ideas.
Themes
compromise
fanaticism
humanism
Mood
cautious
critical
Type
philosophical
warning
When to use this quote
- political movements
- religious sects
- corporate cultures
- personal belief systems
- activism
Key Concepts
idealism
dehumanization
extremism
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you ever follow an idea without questioning it?
- How can you balance belief with humanity?
A Different Perspective
Blind devotion can ignore practical realities and harm others.
