I don't believe in morality. I'm a disciple of Bernard Shaw.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Shaw claims he does not follow traditional moral codes.
- In plain terms
- He rejects conventional ideas about right and wrong.
- What can you take from it?
- Define your own ethics instead of following rules.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What guides you without morals?
- Are rules always necessary?
Another view
Rejecting morality can lead to harmful behavior.
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