Because Quote by Robert Jackson
“We are not final because we are infallible, but we are infallible only because we are final.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Academic Lecture, 2005
Finality and infallibility are linked; being final makes one infallible, but infallibility only exists because of finality.
In simple terms: Being final grants infallibility, but only because of finality.
Key Takeaway
Question the link between final decisions and perceived perfection.
Themes
philosophy
logic
epistemology
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- legal rulings
- scientific conclusions
- policy statements
Key Concepts
certainty
authority
decision making
Questions to Reflect On
- Is finality always desirable?
- How do we balance confidence with humility?
A Different Perspective
Overconfidence may arise from perceived finality.
