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Moral power is probably best when it is not used. The less you use it the more you have.
Moral power is probably best when it is not used. The less you use it the more you have.
Every man, in his own opinion, forms an exception to the ordinary rules of morality.
Every man, in his own opinion, forms an exception to the ordinary rules of morality.
For morality life is a war, and the service of the highest is a sort of cosmic patriotism which also read more
For morality life is a war, and the service of the highest is a sort of cosmic patriotism which also calls for volunteers.
Mercy to living beings, self restraint, truth, honesty, chastity and contentment, right faith and knowledge, and austerity are but the read more
Mercy to living beings, self restraint, truth, honesty, chastity and contentment, right faith and knowledge, and austerity are but the entourage of morality.
The biggest threat to our well-being is the absence of moral clarity and purpose.
The biggest threat to our well-being is the absence of moral clarity and purpose.
Never let your sense of morals prevent you from doing what's right.
Never let your sense of morals prevent you from doing what's right.
However great an evil immorality may be, we must not forget that it is not without its beneficial consequences. It read more
However great an evil immorality may be, we must not forget that it is not without its beneficial consequences. It is only through extremes that men can arrive at the middle path of wisdom and virtue.
One may as well be asleep as to read for anything but to improve his mind and morals, and regulate read more
One may as well be asleep as to read for anything but to improve his mind and morals, and regulate his conduct.
Moral indignation in most cases is, 2% moral, 48% indignation, and 50% envy.
Moral indignation in most cases is, 2% moral, 48% indignation, and 50% envy.