Asking Quote by Ernest Bevin
“It is placing the Executive and the Movement in an absolutely wrong position to be taking your conscience round from body to body asking to be told what you ought to do with it.”
About This Quote
Shifting moral responsibility from one body to another avoids personal accountability and ethical clarity.
In simple terms: Passing conscience avoids personal duty.
Key Takeaway
Own your ethical choices directly.
Themes
ethics
responsibility
accountability
Mood
critical
serious
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- politics
- leadership
- activism
Key Concepts
moral agency
personal conscience
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you keep personal accountability?
- What risks arise from shifting moral blame?
A Different Perspective
Avoiding personal duty can erode trust.
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