Duty Quote by Reinhold Niebuhr
“The sad duty of politics is to establish justice in a sinful world.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Moral Man and Immoral Society, 1932
Politics must strive for justice even though humanity is flawed, acknowledging that perfect morality is unattainable.
In simple terms: Politics seeks justice in an imperfect world.
Pursue justice despite human flaws.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- legal reform
- community organizing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can leaders reconcile imperfect reality with the pursuit of justice?
- What compromises are acceptable in political ethics?
Idealistic goals may clash with pragmatic constraints.