Quote by Jill Tweedie

It is easy and dismally enervating to think of opposition as merely perverse or actually evil -- far more invigorating to see it as essential for honing the mind, and as a positive good in itself. For the day that moral issues cease to be fought over is the day the word human disappears from the race.

It is easy and dismally enervating to think of opposition as

Summary

This quote suggests that opposition and conflict should be viewed as necessary for intellectual growth and societal progress, rather than something to be feared or disregarded. It argues that engaging in debates and moral conflicts is vital for cultivating a sharp mind and maintaining humanity. According to the quote, a world without discussions and disagreements on moral issues would be devoid of human spirit and vitality.

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Dissent

By Jill Tweedie

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