Argument Quote by Ronald Fisher
“The best causes tend to attract to their support the worst arguments, which seems to be equally true in the intellectual and in the moral sense.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Design of Experiments, 1935
Great causes often draw the strongest criticism, both intellectually and morally, because they challenge entrenched interests.
In simple terms: Good causes attract harsh critique.
Expect opposition when championing virtue.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political activism
- policy reform
- public debate
- academic discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do people resist beneficial ideas?
- How can we engage critics constructively?
Strong criticism can sometimes stem from genuine concern, not just opposition.