Principle Quote by Timothy Snyder
““Might did make right, not just in practice, but as a matter of principle; and, of course, this conclusion came very close to abolishing the very idea of principle.””
About This Quote
Source Book: On the Nature of Power, 2020
The belief that might makes right erodes the concept of principle, undermining moral foundations.
In simple terms: Power without principle destroys ethics.
Key Takeaway
Guard principles against brute force.
Themes
ethics
politics
power
Mood
critical
serious
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- government policy
- corporate governance
- social movements
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
political theory
law
Questions to Reflect On
- When is strength justified?
- How protect principles in conflict?
A Different Perspective
Power can sometimes enforce stability.
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