Promote Quote by Theodore Dalrymple
““The worth of a cause is not necessarily proportional to the lengths to which people will go to promote it.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Lost Art of Psychiatry, 2000
A cause’s worth isn’t measured by how far people will go to support it; actions may be extreme despite modest value.
In simple terms: A cause’s value isn’t tied to extreme promotion.
Key Takeaway
Assess cause value beyond fervor.
Themes
ethics
motivation
social influence
critical thinking
Mood
critical
thought‑provoking
serious
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- activism
- marketing
- political campaigns
- charitable work
Key Concepts
philosophy
political science
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What causes do you support without questioning?
- How can you evaluate a cause’s real worth?
A Different Perspective
Extreme advocacy can mask a cause’s true impact.
