Adhere Quote by Tom Stoppard
“A 'human right' is, by definition, timeless. It cannot adhere to some societies and not others, at some times and not at other times.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Coast of Utopia, 2002
Human rights are timeless, applying universally regardless of society or era.
In simple terms: Human rights never change, they belong to all.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for universal human rights.
Themes
human rights
universality
timelessness
ethics
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy advocacy
- international law
- education
- civil activism
Key Concepts
political philosophy
law
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we reconcile universal rights with cultural diversity?
- What mechanisms enforce timeless rights?
A Different Perspective
Cultural differences may interpret rights variably.
