Character Quote by Jonathan Swift
“Some men, under the notion of weeding out prejudices, eradicate virtue, honesty, and religion”
About This Quote
Source Essay: A Modest Proposal, 1729
Efforts to eliminate prejudice can unintentionally destroy virtue, honesty, and religion.
In simple terms: Removing prejudice may also erase virtue and faith.
Balance reform with moral preservation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- education policy
- community building
- interfaith dialogue
- legal reforms
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards protect core values?
- How to reform without loss?
Risk of over‑correction.