whatever is morally wrong, is equally wrong in man and in…
“whatever is morally wrong, is equally wrong in man and in woman and no virtue is to be cultivated in one sex, that is not equally required by the other.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Moral standards should apply equally to both genders; virtues are not gender‑specific.
In simple terms: Virtues are universal, not gendered.
Promote equal moral expectations for all.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- education
- policy making
- family upbringing
- legal reform
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What virtues are seen as gendered today?
- How can societies shift these perceptions?
Cultural resistance may impede acceptance of gender‑neutral virtues.