Women have, commonly, a very positive moral sense; that which they will, is right; that which they reject, is wrong; and their will, in most cases, ends by settling the moral.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Women often possess a clear moral instinct that ultimately shapes ethical standards.
- In plain terms
- Women's will often settles what is right or wrong.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust intuitive moral senses in ethical decisions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does morality come from intuition?
- Whose will decides right and wrong?
Another view
This generalizes all women as having positive moral senses.
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