Community Quote by John Maynard Keynes
“Dangerous acts can be done safely in a community which thinks and feels rightly, which would be the way to hell if they were executed by those who think and feel wrongly.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Lecture on Economic Morality, 1933
When a community shares correct judgment and emotions, risky actions become safe; the opposite leads to disaster.
In simple terms: Right thinking makes dangerous deeds safe; wrong thinking makes them harmful.
Key Takeaway
Align community values before risky actions.
Themes
ethics
risk
community
decisionmaking
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- business ventures
- public policy
- social movements
- technological innovation
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
collective responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we ensure shared correct judgment?
- What safeguards prevent misaligned actions?
A Different Perspective
Even with right intentions, unforeseen consequences can arise.
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