Achievement Quote by Morris Raphael Cohen
“Liberalism regards life as an adventure in which we must take risks in new situation, in which there is no guarantee that the new will always be the good or the true, in which progress is a precarious achievement rather than inevitability.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Philosophy of Liberalism, 1930
Liberalism sees life as risky adventure, with no certainty that new ideas are true, making progress fragile, not inevitable.
In simple terms: Life is an uncertain adventure; progress isn’t guaranteed.
Key Takeaway
Embrace risk while staying skeptical.
Themes
risk
uncertainty
progress
philosophy
Mood
thoughtful
serious
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
critical
analytical
When to use this quote
- starting a business
- political reform
- scientific research
- personal change
- artistic experimentation
Key Concepts
liberalism
existentialism
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance risk and caution?
- When is stability preferable to adventure?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on risk can cause paralysis or reckless decisions.
