Code Quote by Albert Claude
“For this equilibrium now in sight, let us trust that mankind, as it has occurred in the greatest periods of its past, will find for itself a new code of ethics, common to all, made of tolerance, of courage, and of faith in the Spirit of men.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Unknown, early 20th century philosophical address
Humanity will develop a universal ethical code rooted in tolerance, courage, and faith in humanity's spirit.
In simple terms: People will create shared morals based on tolerance, courage, and faith.
Key Takeaway
Embrace shared values and act with courage.
Themes
ethics
humanity
tolerance
courage
faith
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- community building
- education reform
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
philosophy
social contract
collective identity
Questions to Reflect On
- What values should be universal?
- How can diverse societies adopt a common ethic?
A Different Perspective
May cultural differences hinder consensus on a single code.
![“Until 1930 or thereabout biologists [using microscopes], in the situation of Astronomers and Astrophysicists, were permitted to see the objects of their interest, but not to touch them; the cell was as distant from us, as the stars and galaxies were from them.” quote by Albert Claude](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d20/albert-claude-24776_1930s_until-1930-or-thereabout-biologists-usin_456958.jpg)
![“I kind of pride myself on coming onto things that are well-oiled machines and finding a way to bring what I bring and fit in, and raise it to another level if I can. And this [Code Black ] has been another one of those really fun success stories, much like Parks And Recreation, although obviously…” quote by Rob Lowe](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ea3/rob-lowe-855_black_i-kind-of-pride-myself-on-coming-onto-th_6557.jpg)
![“[T]he tax code has been piling up, year after year, a symbol of everything gone wrong in America, of arrogant rulers and lost freedom, just waiting for us to pick the whole thing up and heave it away. It has to happen. Free people can put up with such laws only for so long.” quote by Dick Armey](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/aed/dick-armey-16265_america_t-he-tax-code-has-been-piling-up-year-af_12886.jpg)