Born Quote by Murray Rothbard
“Man is born a tabula rasa; he must learn how to choose the ends that are proper for him and the means that he must adopt to attain them. All this must be done by his reason.”
About This Quote
Argues humans start as blank slates, must use reason to choose proper goals and means.
In simple terms: Humans begin empty, must reason to choose goals.
Key Takeaway
Use reason to guide choices.
Themes
philosophy
human nature
reason
Mood
reflective
instructive
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- education
- career planning
- policy development
- personal growth
Key Concepts
tabula rasa
ethical decision making
Questions to Reflect On
- How does reason shape moral choices?
- What role does experience play?
A Different Perspective
Reason may be limited by bias.
