Commit Quote by Jean-Jacques Rousseau
“Rather suffer an injustice than commit one.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Discourse on the Origin of Inequality, 1755
He argues that enduring injustice is morally preferable to committing it, highlighting the ethical weight of personal integrity.
In simple terms: Better to suffer than to do wrong.
Key Takeaway
Choose integrity over personal gain.
Themes
ethics
justice
integrity
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- legal decisions
- personal dilemmas
- social activism
Key Concepts
philosophy
morality
Questions to Reflect On
- What injustices are worth enduring?
- How does one balance personal harm with moral duty?
A Different Perspective
Sometimes suffering injustice can perpetuate systemic harm.
