Desire Quote by Fanny Kemble
“I never desire to know anything of the detail of political measures, lest even those which I think best should lose anything of their intrinsic value to me, by seeing what low, paltry, personal motives and base machinery and dirty hands have helped to bring them about.”
About This Quote
Advocates ignorance of political details to preserve moral purity, fearing exposure to corruption would taint personal values.
In simple terms: Avoid political detail to stay pure.
Key Takeaway
Ignorance protects ethical integrity.
Themes
politics
morality
purity
corruption
detachment
Mood
cautious
skeptical
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- personal philosophy
- ethical decision‑making
- public discourse
Key Concepts
ethics
knowledge
Practical Applications
- moral counseling
- philosophical essays
Questions to Reflect On
- Can ignorance truly safeguard virtue?
- What are the risks of disengagement?
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