Mankind Quote by Sean Connery
“Either what we hold to be right and good and true IS right and good and true, for all mankind, or we're just another robber tribe.”
About This Quote
Source Film: “The Man Who Would Be King,” 1975, dialogue by Sean Connery
The statement asserts that universal moral truths are either absolute for all humanity or merely the rules of a particular group.
In simple terms: Moral truth is either universal or tribal.
Key Takeaway
Seek universal ethics.
Themes
ethics
universalism
tribalism
Mood
thought‑provoking
serious
Type
philosophical
debate
When to use this quote
- political discourse
- global policy
- community standards
- education curricula
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
cultural relativism
Questions to Reflect On
- Are there truly universal morals?
- How do tribal norms challenge universal ethics?
A Different Perspective
Absolute morality may ignore cultural nuance.
