Answer Quote by Theodore Dalrymple
“I do not think it possible for anyone to get by in life without prejudice. However, the attempt to do so leads many people to suppose that, in order to decide any moral question, they have to find an indubitable first principle from which they can deduce an answer.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Health, Illness and the Power of Narrative, 2009
Prejudice is inevitable; seeking a flawless moral foundation is futile.
In simple terms: We all have biases; perfect moral certainty is impossible.
Accept imperfection, act ethically despite bias.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal decision making
- legal judgments
- social policy
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize your own biases?
- Can moral decisions be made without absolute certainty?
Prejudice can be mitigated through reflection and dialogue.