Clergyman Quote by Grant Allen
““Professional considerations made the Dean refrain from endorsing this open expression of murderous sentiment in its fullest form; a clergyman ought always to keep up some decent semblance of respect for the Gospel and the Ten Commandments -- or, at least, the greater part of them.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Academic Conference on Ethics, 1912
The Dean avoids endorsing extremist views to maintain religious respectability and uphold moral standards.
In simple terms: Balancing free speech with moral responsibility.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize ethical integrity over sensationalism.
Themes
ethics
free speech
religious respect
institutional responsibility
Mood
cautious
serious
formal
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- university policy meetings
- public debates
- media commentary
- legal hearings
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
institutional ethics
speech regulation
Questions to Reflect On
- When should institutions limit speech?
- How to protect both respect and free expression?
A Different Perspective
The stance may suppress legitimate dissent and limit critical discourse.
