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“So far, about morals, I know only that what is moral is what you feel good after and what is immoral is what you feel bad after.” quote by Ernest Hemingway
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““So far, about morals, I know only that what is moral is what you feel good after and what is immoral is what you feel bad after.””

Ernest Hemingway

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 felt emotionally: actions feel good or bad, shaping our sense of right and wrong.

In simple terms: Morality is felt, not reasoned.

Key Takeaway

Trust your emotional compass.

Themes

ethics emotion subjectivity

Mood

thoughtful introspective

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • personal decision‑making
  • art criticism
  • relationship building

Key Concepts

Moral psychology existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How reliable are your feelings as moral guides?
  • Can reason complement emotional morality?
A Different Perspective

Emotions can be misleading or culturally biased.

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