Best Quote by Charles Murray
“We are under a moral obligation to do our best to realize the best that human beings can be. To neglect that obligation is to waste our lives.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Moral Imperative, 2012
Human beings have a duty to strive for moral excellence; neglecting this wastes potential and life purpose.
In simple terms: Moral duty to achieve human potential.
Key Takeaway
Pursue moral excellence in daily life.
Themes
ethics
potential
purpose
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- education
- leadership
- community service
- personal development
Key Concepts
human flourishing
responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- What does moral excellence mean to you?
- How can society encourage ethical behavior?
A Different Perspective
Moral standards are culturally relative and contested.
