Lawrence Kohlberg

"Moral progress in the world begins with moral progress in the hearts and minds of individuals."

"Justice is the foundation upon which all other values rest."

"The person who has achieved moral maturity acts from principle and responsibility, not from fear."

"We must create educational systems that deliberately nurture moral development."

"True freedom consists in the ability to govern oneself according to reason and justice."

"Moral reasoning is the highest form of human reasoning because it engages our whole being."

"Justice requires that we protect the rights of minorities even when the majority opposes it."

"We understand morality best by examining how people actually struggle with real moral questions."

"The goal of education is to produce people capable of thinking and acting justly."

"Moral development is marked by increasing ability to take multiple perspectives simultaneously."

"Justice is not merely an idea but the practical basis of human cooperation and peace."

"The highest stage of moral development involves commitment to universal principles that transcend culture."