Aphorism Quote by Charles Dickens
“The aphorism "Whatever is, is right," would be as final as it is lazy, did it not include the troublesome consequence that nothing that ever was, was wrong.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Great Expectations, 1861
The saying that everything that exists is right ignores that past wrongs still matter, making the view overly passive.
In simple terms: Accepting everything as right ignores past wrongs.
Key Takeaway
Question passive acceptance of reality.
Themes
philosophy
ethics
determinism
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal decisions
- social justice
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
moral responsibility
historical context
Questions to Reflect On
- What responsibilities arise from recognizing past errors?
A Different Perspective
Does this mindset excuse injustice?
