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“Moral revolutions are typically seen retrospectively. Prospectively, the revolutionaries tend to look like crazy people, and sometimes they are.” quote by Dale Jamieson
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“Moral revolutions are typically seen retrospectively. Prospectively, the revolutionaries tend to look like crazy people, and sometimes they are.”

Dale Jamieson

About This Quote

Moral revolutions are only recognized after they happen; at the time they seem irrational or extreme.

In simple terms: Moral changes look crazy until history judges them.

Key Takeaway

Expect resistance when challenging norms.

Themes

ethics history social change

Mood

thoughtful critical

Type

philosophical reflective

When to use this quote

  • activism
  • policy reform
  • cultural shifts
  • academic debate

Key Concepts

moral philosophy revolutionary theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • What current ideas might be judged harshly later?
  • How to balance innovation with caution?
A Different Perspective

Not all radical ideas succeed; some cause harm.

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