Artistic Quote by Walter Bagehot
“A highly developed moral nature joined to an undeveloped intellectual nature, an undeveloped artistic nature, and a very limited religious nature, is of necessity repulsive. It represents a bit of human nature a good bit, of course, but a bit only in disproportionate, unnatural and revolting prominence.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Physics and Politics, 1872
Critiques the imbalance of a strong moral sense with underdeveloped intellect, art, and religion, deeming it repulsive.
In simple terms: Moral excess without intellectual or artistic balance is off‑putting.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate balanced development.
Themes
morality
intellect
art
religion
human nature
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- education
- personal development
- cultural critique
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
balance
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you achieve moral and intellectual harmony?
- Can moral virtue exist without artistic expression?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex personalities.
