Character Quote by Vine Deloria Jr
“Western civilization, unfortunately, does not link knowledge and morality but rather, it connects knowledge and power and makes them equivalent.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Custer Died for Your Sins: An Indian Manifesto, 1969
Western societies often equate knowledge with power, neglecting moral responsibility.
In simple terms: Knowledge is tied to power, not ethics.
Question power, seek ethics.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- education policy
- leadership training
- media analysis
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does power shape what we consider true?
- Can knowledge be truly neutral?
Power can corrupt even well‑intentioned knowledge.