Charity Quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge
“The curiosity of an honorable mind willingly rests there, where the love of truth does not urge it farther onward, and the love of its neighbor bids it stop; in other words, it willingly stops at the point where the interests of truth do not beckon it onward, and charity cries, Halt!”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner", 1798
An inquisitive mind stops when truth offers no further insight, and compassion urges restraint.
In simple terms: Seek truth, but recognize when to pause for moral reasons.
Key Takeaway
Balance curiosity with ethical limits.
Themes
philosophy
ethics
knowledge
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- academic research
- journalistic investigation
- personal decision‑making
Key Concepts
truth‑seeking
humanity
moral restraint
Questions to Reflect On
- When should curiosity yield to compassion?
- How do we discern truth’s boundaries?
A Different Perspective
May limit progress if over‑cautious.
