Be good Quote by Benjamin Whichcote
“Some things must be good in themselves, else there could be no measure whereby to lay out good and evil.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: The Nature of Good and Evil, 1650
Good must be intrinsic, otherwise we lack a basis to judge morality.
In simple terms: Good must be inherent.
Key Takeaway
Seek inherent goodness.
Themes
morality
philosophy
values
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal decisions
- legal systems
- education curricula
Key Concepts
intrinsic value
ethical foundations
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines intrinsic goodness?
- Can external standards replace it?
A Different Perspective
If goodness is subjective, judgments become unstable.
