Ralph Barton Perry Quotes:
Ocupation: Philosopher
Life: July 3, 1876 - January 22, 1957
Birthday: July 3
Death: January 22
As a reformer the liberal is dissatisfied with things as they are because they violate his exceptionally tender conscience.... Liberalism does not advocate change for its own sake, but for the sake of something better in the direction of what he regards as good, namely, the maximum of liberty consistent with a regard for all men and all interests -- the general happiness based on peace and justice.
topic: Men, Justice, Liberty, Reformers
