Harm Cause Quote by Greg Johnson
““It should go without saying that any cause is better served by doing something well than by doing it badly... In fact, it is better to do nothing for the cause at all than to do something that reflects badly on it... So the first principle of responsible activism should not be "Do something." Instead, one should take a page from medical ethics and "First, do no harm." (Harm to the cause, that is.)””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on activism ethics, 2015
Effective activism prioritizes quality and avoiding harm over mere activity, echoing medical ethics.
In simple terms: Do good, not just act.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize impact over action.
Themes
responsibility
activism
ethics
Mood
cautious
thoughtful
Type
advice
ethical
When to use this quote
- campaign planning
- volunteer work
- advocacy strategy
Key Concepts
first do no harm
quality over quantity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you assess whether an action will help or harm?
- What safeguards ensure ethical activism?
A Different Perspective
Doing something poorly can damage the cause more than in.
