Common Quote by Charles Caleb Colton
“When all run by common consent into vice, none appear to do so.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Miscellanies, 1825
When society collectively embraces immoral behavior, individuals feel no personal responsibility.
In simple terms: Collective vice masks personal guilt.
Key Takeaway
Question group morality.
Themes
ethics
social psychology
philosophy
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- political movements
- corporate culture
- online communities
Key Concepts
conformity
moral diffusion
Questions to Reflect On
- Do we always share blame for group actions?
- Can individuals resist collective pressure?
A Different Perspective
Not all group actions are inherently immoral.
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