Concerned Quote by John Dryden
“If the faults of men in orders are only to be judged among themselves, they are all in some sort parties; for, since they say the honour of their order is concerned in every member of it, how can we be sure that they will be impartial judges?”
About This Quote
Source Play: All for Love by John Dryden, 1677
Judging members of an order by their own standards is biased because they share the same interests and loyalties.
In simple terms: Self‑judgment is biased.
Key Takeaway
Beware of conflicts of interest.
Themes
justice
bias
ethics
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
ethical
political
When to use this quote
- legal decisions
- committee votes
- peer reviews
- organizational policies
Key Concepts
conflict of interest
groupthink
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you ensure fairness when evaluating peers?
- What safeguards reduce bias in group judgments?
A Different Perspective
Even impartial judges can be subtly influenced by shared culture.
