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“There is nothing either good or bad,” said Shakespeare, “but thinking makes it so.” quote by Dale Carnegie
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““There is nothing either good or bad,” said Shakespeare, “but thinking makes it so.””

Dale Carnegie

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Source Play: Hamlet, 1603

Perception determines moral judgment; events are neutral until we assign value.

In simple terms: Thinking decides good or bad.

Key Takeaway

Question your assumptions.

Themes

perception morality subjectivity

Mood

contemplative neutral

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • daily decisions
  • conflict resolution
  • media analysis

Key Concepts

philosophy psychology ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What influences your perception?
  • Can you view a situation without bias?
A Different Perspective

Moral judgments are subjective.

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