Causes Quote by George Pell
“Sometimes the very learned and clever can be brilliantly foolish, especially when seized by an apparently good cause.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address, date unknown
Clever people may act foolishly when driven by a seemingly noble cause, revealing the danger of unexamined motives.
In simple terms: Smart people can be foolish if they follow a cause blindly.
Key Takeaway
Question motives before acting.
Themes
hubris
morality
critical thinking
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
advisory
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political activism
- corporate decisions
- social movements
- personal choices
Key Concepts
Ethics
psychology
group dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What cause might be masking poor judgment?
- How can you test the wisdom of a cause?
A Different Perspective
Even wise individuals can be misled by cause; cause.
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