Cloaks Quote by Bertrand Russell
“Ideas and principles that do harm are as a rule, though not always, cloaks for evil passions.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Principles of Social Reconstruction, 1916
Harmful ideas often hide behind seemingly neutral principles, masking selfish motives.
In simple terms: Bad ideas can disguise evil intentions.
Key Takeaway
Question motives behind ideas.
Themes
ethics
politics
psychology
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political debate
- policy making
- media analysis
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
cognitive bias
Questions to Reflect On
- What principles do you accept without scrutiny?
- How can you detect hidden agendas?
A Different Perspective
Not all principles are harmful; context matters.
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