Anything goes Quote by Cole Porter
“In olden days a glimpse of stocking was looked on as something shocking. Now, Heaven knows, anything goes. The world has gone mad today, and good's bad today, and black's white today, and day's night today…”
About This Quote
Source Song: "Anything Goes", 1934
Social norms once shocking are now normalized, reflecting moral relativism.
In simple terms: What once shocked is now accepted.
Key Takeaway
Question what is truly shocking today.
Themes
morality
culture
relativism
history
music
Mood
cynical
thoughtful
Type
satirical
observational
When to use this quote
- fashion trends
- media influence
- political rhetoric
- technology ethics
Key Concepts
social commentary
cultural shift
norms
Questions to Reflect On
- What standards should remain constant?
- How does media shape our sense of normal?
A Different Perspective
Not all changes are negative; some broaden acceptance.
![“A blue-stocking is the scourge of her husband, children, friends, servants, and every one. [Fr., Une femme bel-esprit est le fleau de son mari, de ses enfants, de ses amis, de ses valets, et tout le monde.]” quote by Jean-Jacques Rousseau](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3ef/jean-jacques-rousseau-418_blue_a-blue-stocking-is-the-scourge-of-her-hu_2212227.jpg)
