Accepted Quote by Anonymous
“Man has been called a rational being, but rationality is a matter of choice-and the alternative his nature offers him is: rational being or suicidal animal. Man has to be man-by choice; he has to hold his life as a value-by choice; he has to learn to sustain it-by choice; he has to discover the values it requires and practice his virtues-by choice. A code of values accepted by choice is a code of morality.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Choice of Man, 1975
Rationality is a choice; embracing life’s value requires deliberate moral decisions.
In simple terms: Choosing rationality defines humanity.
Key Takeaway
Choose values consciously.
Themes
ethics
choice
human nature
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal decision‑making
- leadership
- education
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What values guide your daily choices?
- How do you confront existential doubt?
A Different Perspective
Moral choices can be ambiguous.
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