Care Quote by Edwin Way Teale
“It is morally as bad not to care whether a thing is true or not, so long as it makes you feel good, as it is not to care how you got your money as long as you have got it.”
About This Quote
Indifference to truth for comfort, and to money for acquisition, is morally wrong.
In simple terms: Caring about truth and means matters.
Key Takeaway
Value truth and ethical earnings.
Themes
ethics
truth
money
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- business
- politics
- personal decisions
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
integrity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we balance comfort with ethical standards?
- When is it acceptable to ignore truth for wellbeing?
A Different Perspective
Comfort can tempt moral compromise.
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