Doing the right thing Quote by Greg Johnson
““each individual should do his duty, regardless of consequences. We know the right thing to do, but we do not know the consequences of doing the right thing. Thus one should act according to knowledge of duty, not conjectures about consequences. One should do one's duty to the utmost and let the, gods sort out the results. And I believed that my duty is to fight That is the ethic of a movement that can save the world.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Movement Ethics Conference, 2023
Act according to duty, not outcomes; let higher powers handle results, framing duty as a world‑saving ethic.
In simple terms: Do your duty, ignore unknown consequences.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize duty over outcomes.
Themes
ethics
duty
consequentialism
activism
world change
Mood
determined
urgent
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- political activism
- environmental campaigns
- humanitarian aid
- social reform
- personal decision making
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
determinism
collective responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance duty with foresight?
- What safeguards prevent harmful duty‑driven choices?
A Different Perspective
Ignoring outcomes can lead to reckless actions.
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