Amount Quote by Joseph Wood Krutch
“Man is, perhaps, no more prone to war than he used to be and no more inclined to commit other evil deeds. But a given amount of ill will or folly will go further than it used to.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Ethics of War”, 1955
War may decline, but human folly and malice persist, causing harm.
In simple terms: Evil persists despite less war.
Key Takeaway
Address underlying moral failings.
Themes
ethics
human nature
war
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- education
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
philosophy
morality
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies reduce collective folly?
- What moral frameworks guide behavior?
A Different Perspective
Focusing only on war overlooks other harms.
