Courage Quote by David Hume
““Governments too steady and uniform, as they are seldom free, so are they, in the judgment of some attended with another sensible inconvenience: they abate the active powers of men; depress courage, invention, and genius; and produce a universal lethary in the people.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Of the Standard of Taste, David Hume, 1757
Uniform, stable governments suppress individual initiative, leading to societal stagnation and a lack of courage, invention, and genius.
In simple terms: Stagnant governments stifle innovation.
Promote freedom to foster creativity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy reform
- civic engagement
- educational reform
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies balance stability and freedom?
- What mechanisms protect innovation?
May underestimate the need for order.