Choose Quote by Anthony Burgess
““Goodness is something chosen. When a man cannot choose he ceases to be a man.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Clockwork Orange, 1962
Moral agency requires the ability to choose; without choice, one loses humanity.
In simple terms: Choice defines humanity.
Key Takeaway
Protect the freedom to choose.
Themes
morality
choice
humanity
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- legal systems
- personal decisions
- education
- parenting
Key Concepts
ethics
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- Can true free will exist?
- How do we nurture moral choice?
A Different Perspective
The view may ignore deterministic influences on behavior.
