Counted Quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
“Men, I still think, ought to be weighed not counted.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner", 1798
He suggests that men should be evaluated by their weight (substance) rather than merely counted (numbers).
In simple terms: Judge people by their substance, not their number.
Key Takeaway
Value depth over quantity.
Themes
philosophy
human nature
valuation
ethics
society
Mood
thoughtful
critical
analytical
Type
quote
philosophical
social
When to use this quote
- leadership assessment
- team building
- resource allocation
- policy making
- community planning
Key Concepts
Existentialism
social critique
human worth
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you assess true worth?
- What metrics capture depth over count?
A Different Perspective
Quantitative measures can miss essential qualities and contributions.
