Blameless Quote by Richard Whately
“The Eastern monarch who proclaimed a reward to him who should discover a new pleasure, would have deserved well of mankind had he stipulated that it should be blameless.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Ethics of Pleasure, 19th century
A ruler who rewards the discovery of pure, harmless pleasure would benefit humanity, provided the pleasure is morally blameless.
In simple terms: Rewarding harmless joy helps society.
Key Takeaway
Promote and reward ethical enjoyment.
Themes
ethics
pleasure
leadership
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- education
- community building
- personal development
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
reward systems
Questions to Reflect On
- What constitutes a blameless pleasure in modern life?
- Can incentives for pleasure ever be misused?
A Different Perspective
Defining “blameless” pleasure can be culturally subjective.
