"The rules of morality are not the conclusion of our reason."

Morality, Reason, Rules

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"The rules of morality are not the conclusion of our reason."

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"Temptations don't appear nearly as harmful as the roads they lead you down."

Richelle E. Goodrich, American Poet

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"Moral obligations verses Legal obligations. Legally, you must abide by the laws of the land or face the consequences of being fined, imprisoned or both. Moral obligations tend to lean more towards a spiritual nature of a person. Some people perform immoral acts because legally there are no consequences. Morals birth in the heart of the individual. Moral characteristics are developed at an early age and continue into adulthood. It's a disgrace to neglect having good moral character."

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"SAYING OF SHEIKH ZIAUDIN:Self-justification is worse than the original offence."

Idries Shah, Indian Author

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"Of whom can we think well when it is believed that if nothing bad is done to you, this has been a kindness?"

Idries Shah, Indian Author

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"Obscenity is a cleansing process, whereas pornography only adds to the murk."

Henry Miller, American Author

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"It isn't right to wish pain on other people just because they hurt me first."

Veronica Roth, American Author

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"Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles."

Confucius, Chinese Philosopher

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"What does greed mean? Greed means taking away what belongs to others."

Dada Bhagwan, Indian Spiritual Leader

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"Churches should teach people on our to value eternal virtues."

Sunday Adelaja, Nigerian Author

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"Let your thoughts be pure."

Lailah Gifty Akita, Ghanaian Author

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"Reason is, and ought only to be the slave of the passions, and can never pretend to any other office than to serve and obey them."

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"Eloquence, at its highest pitch, leaves little room for reason or reflection, but addresses itself entirely to the desires and affections, captivating the willing hearers, and subduing their understanding."

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