Character Quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
““Men, I still think, ought to be weighed, not counted. Their worth ought to be the final estimate of their value.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Weighing of Men, 1807
A person’s true value should be measured by worth, not by numbers.
In simple terms: Worth, not numbers, defines value.
Key Takeaway
Assess value by character.
Themes
valuation
human worth
ethical measurement
philosophy
Mood
thought‑provoking
critical
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- employment
- education
- legal judgments
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
human dignity
social justice
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies implement non‑numeric worth assessments?
- What dangers arise from subjective valuation?
A Different Perspective
May ignore practical metrics.
