Each Quote by Tom Stoppard
“It is no light matter to put in jeopardy a single life when it is the very singularity of each life which underpins the idea of a just society.”
About This Quote
Source Play: "The Invention of Love", 1997
Risking a single life threatens the foundation of a just society, which relies on each individual’s inherent value.
In simple terms: Every life matters; jeopardizing one endangers justice.
Key Takeaway
Protect each life, uphold justice.
Themes
justice
human rights
individual value
ethics
societal stability
Mood
serious
reflective
ethical
Type
philosophical
political
cautionary
When to use this quote
- policy making
- court decisions
- healthcare triage
- war zones
- civil rights activism
Key Concepts
political philosophy
law
morality
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we prioritize lives in crises?
- What safeguards protect individual rights?
A Different Perspective
Balancing individual rights with collective safety is complex.
