Danger Quote by Jean de la Bruyere
“How happy the station which every moment furnishes opportunities of doing good to thousands! How dangerous that which every moment exposes to the injuring of millions!”
About This Quote
The quote contrasts the potential for good in each moment with the risk of causing great harm, urging mindful action.
In simple terms: Every moment can bring good or great harm.
Key Takeaway
Act responsibly, consider impact.
Themes
ethics
responsibility
human nature
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- community service
- policy making
- personal decisions
- leadership
Key Concepts
consequentialism
risk assessment
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you weigh potential benefits against possible damage?
- What safeguards can reduce large‑scale harm?
A Different Perspective
Balancing good and harm is often ambiguous.
![“The court is like a palace built of marble; I mean that it is made up of very hard but very polished people. [Fr., La cour est comme un edifice bati de marbre; je veux dire qu'elle est composee d'hommes fort durs mais fort polis.]” quote by Jean de la Bruyere](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fcf/jean-de-la-bruyere-575_built_the-court-is-like-a-palace-built-of-marb_77288.jpg)
