Lukewarm Quote by Rosa Luxemburg
““I know thy works, that thou are neither cold nor hot; I would that thou wert cold or hot. So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spew thee out of my mouth.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: The Mass Strike, 1906
Cold or hot extremes are unacceptable; lukewarm indecision is intolerable.
In simple terms: Extremes are bad; indecision is worse.
Key Takeaway
Avoid half‑measures.
Themes
politics
ideology
commitment
Mood
critical
determined
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- activism
- policy debates
- personal decisions
Key Concepts
radicalism
personal conviction
social change
Questions to Reflect On
- What issues demand decisive action?
- When is compromise appropriate?
A Different Perspective
Moderation can be valuable.
