Findings Quote by Theodore Roosevelt
“Justice consists not in being neutral between right and wrong, but finding out the right and upholding it, wherever found, against the wrong.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address, Theodore Roosevelt, early 1900s
Justice requires actively identifying and defending what is right, not staying neutral.
In simple terms: Do the right thing, don’t stay neutral.
Stand up for what is right.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- politics
- workplace disputes
- community activism
- personal decisions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What risks do you face when taking a stand?
- How can you discern the right action?
Neutrality can protect personal safety but may enable injustice.