Via Gareth Lloyd via Ben Goldacre

I came across this quote yesterday while reading Michael Sandel's excellent introduction to political philisophy, "Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do?".  It feels like the perfect response to those who wonder why half a million people bothered to turn up on Saturday.

"A good will is not good because of what it effects or accomplishes...

Even if...this will is entirely lacking in power to carry out its intentions; if by its utmost effort it still accomplishes nothing...even then it would still shine like a jewel for its own sake as something which has its full value in itself."  Immanuel Kant

Photos courtesy of The Guardian.