Continuity Quote by Joseph Conrad
“There is no peace and no rest in the development of material interests. They have their law, and their justice. But it is founded on expediency, and is inhuman; it is without rectitude, without the continuity and the force that can be found only in a moral principle.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: "The Secret Agent", 1907
Material interests dominate society, lacking moral foundation, leading to inhuman and unjust outcomes.
In simple terms: Materialism without morality is harmful.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize ethical principles over profit.
Themes
politics
ethics
materialism
Mood
critical
serious
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- policy making
- corporate governance
- activism
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
social justice
Questions to Reflect On
- What moral compass guides your decisions?
- How to balance profit and ethics?
A Different Perspective
Economic pressures can override moral choices.
