Discovered Quote by Fulton J. Sheen
““What is discovered may be abused, but that does not mean the discovery was evil.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Moral Life, 1955
Discoveries can be misused, but misuse does not make the discovery itself immoral.
In simple terms: Misuse doesn’t make a discovery evil.
Key Takeaway
Separate invention from its application.
Themes
ethics
science
responsibility
technology
morality
Mood
thoughtful
cautious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- research labs
- policy making
- education
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Moral philosophy
risk assessment
innovation
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards can prevent abuse of new knowledge?
- Can all discoveries be ethically neutral?
A Different Perspective
The line between discovery and abuse can be ambiguous.
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