Century Quote by Andrew Carnegie
“To kill a man will be considered as disgusting [in the twentieth century] as we in this day consider it disgusting to eat one.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Carnegie Hall Lecture, 1910
Killing a person is now as abhorrent as eating one, reflecting evolving moral standards.
In simple terms: Moral norms have shifted dramatically.
Question and evolve our ethical judgments.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- lawmaking
- education
- public discourse
- media representation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives changes in moral perception?
- How do cultural contexts shape ethical views?
May oversimplify complex cultural attitudes toward violence.