Immorality Quote by Ernest Hemingway
““That was morality ; things that made you disgusted afterwards. No, that must be immorality. That was a large statement. What a lot of bilge I could think up at night. What rot ! I could hear Brett say it. What rot ! When you were with the English you got into the habit of using English expressions in your thinking.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Moveable Feast, Ernest Hemingway, 1964
The speaker criticizes moral judgments that become twisted into disgust, noting how language shapes thought, especially after exposure to English habits.
In simple terms: Moral judgments can become twisted; language influences thinking.
Key Takeaway
Question your own moral labels and language habits.
Themes
morality
language
identity
culture
self‑reflection
Mood
reflective
critical
introspective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- writing critique
- personal reflection
- cross‑cultural communication
Key Concepts
ethical relativism
linguistic determinism
cognitive bias
Questions to Reflect On
- How does language shape your moral judgments?
- Can you separate cultural habits from personal ethics?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on language may overlook deeper ethical substance.
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