Concern Quote by Walter Lippmann
“The principles of the good society call for a concern with an order of being - which cannot be proved existentially to the sense organs - where it matters supremely that the human person is inviolable, that reason shall regulate the will, that truth shall prevail over error.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Public Opinion, 1922
A just society must protect human dignity, let reason guide choices, and uphold truth over falsehood.
In simple terms: Society must uphold dignity, reason, and truth.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize reason and truth in governance.
Themes
ethics
politics
human rights
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
political
When to use this quote
- policy making
- education reform
- judicial decisions
- media reporting
Key Concepts
human dignity
rational will
truth vs error
Questions to Reflect On
- What mechanisms protect reason in decision making?
- How to balance dignity with practical governance?
A Different Perspective
Reason can be overridden by emotion or power interests.