Advisable Quote by Anonymous
“It would be advisable to think of progress in the crudest, most basic terms: that no one should go hungry anymore, that there should be no more torture, no more Auschwitz. Only then will the idea of progress be free from lies.”
About This Quote
Progress should be measured by eliminating hunger, torture, and genocide before claiming any other advancements.
In simple terms: True progress ends hunger, torture, and genocide first.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize basic human rights in defining progress.
Themes
human rights
progress
morality
Mood
urgent
hopeful
Type
activist
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- NGO work
- education
- public health
Key Concepts
political theory
social justice
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies track these fundamental metrics?
- What obstacles hinder their elimination?
A Different Perspective
Complex metrics may obscure these core issues.
