Age Quote by Elbert Hubbard
“When certain unmarried men, who had lost their capacity to sin, sat indoors, breathing bad air, and passed resolutions about what was right and what wrong, making rules for the guidance of the people, instead of trusting to the natural, happy instincts of the individual, they ushered in the Dark Ages. These are the gentlemen who blocked human evolution absolutely for a thousand years.”
About This Quote
Critiques imposing strict moral rules over natural instincts, claiming it stalls progress.
In simple terms: Over‑regulation hinders human growth.
Key Takeaway
Allow natural instincts to guide decisions.
Themes
freedom
human nature
progress
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
social commentary
When to use this quote
- education
- policy making
- personal development
- cultural critique
Key Concepts
individualism
social control
Questions to Reflect On
- Should instinct always outweigh law?
- How to balance freedom and responsibility?
A Different Perspective
May ignore need for societal order.
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