Concern Quote by Philibert Joseph Roux
“We are more conscious that a person is in the wrong when the wrong concerns ourselves.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Moral Philosophy, 1847
We recognize wrongdoing only when it affects us personally, revealing self‑centered moral awareness.
In simple terms: We see wrong when it harms us.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate empathy beyond self‑interest.
Themes
ethics
self‑interest
awareness
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- community building
- justice work
Key Concepts
Moral psychology
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we train moral intuition for distant harms?
- What practices expand empathy beyond personal impact?
A Different Perspective
Self‑interest can blind us to systemic injustice.
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