Antidote Quote by J. C. Ryle
“There are very few errors and false doctrines of which the beginning may not be traced up to unsound views about the corruption of human nature. Wrong views of the disease will always bring with them wrong views of the remedy. Wrong views of the corruption of human nature will always carry with them wrong views of the grand antidote and cure of that corruption.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Christian Moral Life, J. C. Ryle, 1935
Flawed understandings of human nature lead to incorrect diagnoses and ineffective solutions; correcting the root view is essential for true remedy.
In simple terms: Wrong ideas about humanity cause wrong cures; fix the view, fix the cure.
Key Takeaway
Examine and revise your assumptions about human nature.
Themes
ethics
philosophy
psychology
healing
truth
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- medical ethics debates
- personal counseling
- social policy design
- theological discussions
Key Concepts
human nature
diagnosis
remedy
theory of error
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions about humanity do you hold?
- How might those assumptions affect your solutions?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep-seated beliefs is difficult and may meet resistance.
