Moral Quality Quote by Thomas Hardy
““Human beings, in their generous endeavour to construct a hypothesis that shall not degrade a First Cause, have always hesitated to conceive a dominant power of lower moral quality than their own; and, even while they sit down and weep by the waters of Babylon, invent excuses for the oppression which prompts their tears.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Jude the Obscure, 1895
People avoid acknowledging lower moral powers, creating excuses for oppression even in suffering.
In simple terms: We deny lower powers and justify oppression.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and confront moral shortcomings.
Themes
morality
power
denial
oppression
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political discourse
- social justice movements
- personal reflection
- historical analysis
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What moral powers do we ignore?
- How do excuses sustain oppression?
A Different Perspective
May be too abstract for practical application.
