Discrimination Quote by Edmund Burke
““Nothing is such an enemy to accuracy of judgment as a coarse discrimination; a want of such classification and distribution as the subject admits of.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Reflections on the Revolution in France, 1790
Coarse judgments hinder precise assessment; lacking nuanced categories limits understanding.
In simple terms: Broad labels blur judgment.
Key Takeaway
Seek nuance in evaluation.
Themes
judgment
accuracy
nuance
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- policy analysis
- legal decisions
- academic research
- personal choices
Key Concepts
philosophy
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you refine categories in your work?
- What risks arise from broad generalizations?
A Different Perspective
Over‑simplification can ignore important details.
