Bigots Quote by Thomas Jefferson
“Knowing that religion does not furnish grosser bigots than law, I expect little from old judges.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Letter to John Taylor, 1785
Jefferson doubts that religion and law produce equally extreme bigots, so he trusts judges little.
In simple terms: Religion and law both can breed bigotry; judges may be biased.
Key Takeaway
Question judges critically.
Themes
skepticism
law
judiciary
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
critical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- court decisions
- legislative drafting
- public policy
- ethical debates
Key Concepts
Enlightenment
secularism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure judicial impartiality?
- What safeguards protect against bias?
A Different Perspective
Judges may still act impartially despite personal beliefs.
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