Accuracy Quote by Harry Emerson Fosdick
“Granted the endless variations of moral customs, still the essential standards persist. As in a scientific laboratory, all else may change but the standards are unalterable- disinterested love of truth, fidelity to facts, accuracy in measurement, exactness of verification-so, in life as a whole, the towering ethical criteria remain unshaken. Falsehood is never better than truth, theft better than than honesty, treachery better than loyalty, cowardice better than courage.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Ethics of Science, 1935
Fundamental moral principles stay constant despite cultural differences, like scientific standards that never change.
In simple terms: Core ethics stay the same across cultures.
Key Takeaway
Uphold timeless values.
Themes
ethics
truth
integrity
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- cross‑cultural dialogue
- education
- policy making
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
scientific method
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we identify universal ethics?
- When should cultural nuance override universal standards?
A Different Perspective
Truth can be contested in practice; applying abstract standards is hard.
