Everything Quote by Glenda Jackson
“Everything I had been taught to regard as a vice - and I still regard them as vices - under Thatcherism was in fact a virtue: Greed, selfishness, no care for the weaker, sharp elbows, sharp knees.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Parliamentary Debate, 1985
Under Thatcherism, traits like greed and selfishness were praised as virtues, contrasting with earlier moral judgments.
In simple terms: What once were vices became praised.
Key Takeaway
Question how context reshapes moral values.
Themes
politics
morality
history
Mood
critical
thought‑provoking
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political campaigning
- ethical education
- media commentary
Key Concepts
Sociology
ideology
cultural shift
Questions to Reflect On
- How do political climates redefine virtue?
- What are the risks of celebrating selfishness?
A Different Perspective
May glorify harmful behavior.
