Care Quote by William Blake
“I care not whether a man is good or evil; all that I care / Is whether he is a wise man or a fool. Go! put off holiness, / And put on intellect.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Marriage of Heaven and Hell, 1790
He values wisdom over moral labeling, urging intellect over holiness.
In simple terms: Wisdom matters more than being labeled good or evil.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize critical thinking over dogma.
Themes
wisdom
intellect
morality
Mood
philosophical
reflective
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- education
- leadership
- personal development
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
philosophy
ethical relativism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance intellect with compassion?
- When is moral judgment necessary?
A Different Perspective
Intellectualism may ignore emotional aspects.
