Accept Quote by E. Lockhart
“We should not accept an evil we can change.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: “Moral Responsibility” at University of Chicago, 2019
We must reject evil when we have the power to change it.
In simple terms: Reject changeable evil.
Key Takeaway
Act against injustice you can influence.
Themes
ethics
activism
responsibility
Mood
determined
urgent
Type
activist
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political activism
- corporate policy
- personal choices
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
social change
Questions to Reflect On
- What evil can you change today?
- What are the costs of inaction?
A Different Perspective
Changing evil can be risky or costly.
