Neutral Quote by Theodore Roosevelt
“It is a wicked thing to be neutral between right and wrong.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: The New Nationalism, Theodore Roosevelt, 1910
Choosing neutrality in moral conflicts avoids responsibility and can be complicit in injustice.
In simple terms: Being neutral can support the wrong side.
Key Takeaway
Take a stand for what is right.
Themes
morality
responsibility
politics
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
ethical
political
When to use this quote
- political debates
- workplace decisions
- social activism
Key Concepts
ethical duty
civic engagement
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you stayed neutral?
- What are the costs of indecision?
A Different Perspective
Neutrality may ignore nuanced truths.
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![“[T]he commitment to a framework neutral among ends can be seen as a kind of value [...] but its value consists precisely in its refusal to affirm a preferred way of life or conception of the good.” quote by Michael J. Sandel](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/538/michael-j-sandel-32311_good-life_t-he-commitment-to-a-framework-neutral-a_64582.jpg)
