“Man's capacity for justice makes democracy possible, but man's inclination to injustice makes democracy necessary.”
Quote by Reinhold Niebuhr
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Reinhold Niebuhr
Reinhold Niebuhr was a prominent American theologian whose work on Christian ethics and social ethics had a profound impact on the 20th century. He was a key figure in theological discourse, particularly for his exploration of the nature of sin and the church's role in society. Niebuhr's theological thought has influenced various Christian denominations and has had a lasting effect on political and social thought. more
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“All human sin seems so much worse in its consequences than in its intentions.”
Source: Reinhold Niebuhr: Major Works on Religion and Politics: (Library of America #263)
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“Evil is not to be traced back to the individual but to the collective behavior of humanity.”
Source: The Irony of American History
“Our age knows nothing but reaction, and leaps from one extreme to another.”
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Source: Love and Justice: Selections from the Shorter Writings of Reinhold Niebuhr
“Democracy is finding proximate solutions to insoluble problems.”