Morality is like defecation. When you have the urge to…
““Morality is like defecation. When you have the urge to defecate, do you ask an intellectual, what it is like to feel like defecating and how to perform the act of defecation, before you actually go to defecate! You simply feel it and go defecating. The same is with morality. You don't ask a scientist, a philosopher or a priest what morality really is, and how to perform it. You simply feel it and act on it.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Morality is instinctive; we act on gut feelings rather than intellectual analysis.
In simple terms: Morality is felt, not theorized.
Key Takeaway
Trust your moral intuition.
Themes
ethics
intuition
human nature
philosophy
Mood
thoughtful
cautious
reflective
Type
philosophical
practical
When to use this quote
- making quick ethical decisions
- parenting
- team leadership
- conflict resolution
- personal values
Key Concepts
moral psychology
embodied cognition
pragmatism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify your moral gut feelings?
- When should you seek ethical counsel?
A Different Perspective
Intuition can be biased or culturally conditioned, leading to errors.