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“What is morality, she asked. Judgement to distinguish right and wrong, vision to see the truth, and courage to act upon it, dedication to that which is good, integrity to stand by the good at any price.” quote by Ayn Rand
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“What is morality, she asked. Judgement to distinguish right and wrong, vision to see the truth, and courage to act upon it, dedication to that which is good, integrity to stand by the good at any price.”

Ayn Rand

About This Quote

Source Book: Atlas Shrugged, 1957

Morality combines judgment, vision, courage, dedication, and integrity to pursue the good despite costs.

In simple terms: Morality requires insight, bravery, commitment, and honesty.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate integrity and courage in ethical decisions.

Themes

ethics integrity courage vision

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

philosophical reflective

When to use this quote

  • leadership
  • policy making
  • personal dilemmas

Key Concepts

philosophy moral psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What values guide your moral choices?
  • How do you balance integrity with practicality?
A Different Perspective

May be overly rigid, ignoring nuance.

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