Perhaps misguided moral passion is better than confused indifference.

📖 Iris Murdoch

🌍 Irish  |  👨‍💼 Author

🎂 July 15, 1919  –  ⚰️ February 8, 1999
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Sometimes, a strong but flawed sense of morality, even if misguided, can indicate a passion for doing what is perceived as right. Indifference, on the other hand, reflects apathy and suggests a lack of engagement or concern with moral issues. While passionate morality can lead to errors, it also signifies a willingness to engage and care deeply, which is often preferable to inertness and neglect. This quote challenges us to consider the value of conviction, even if imperfect, over the comfort of neutrality that may allow injustice to thrive. The balance lies in nurturing passion while cultivating humility and awareness of its potential faults.

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