Answers Quote by Graham Greene
“I know one thing you don't. I know the difference between Right and Wrong. They didn't teach you that at school.' Rose didn't answer; the woman was quite right: the two words meant nothing to her. Their taste was extinguished by stronger foods--Good and Evil.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The End of the Affair, 1951
The passage highlights a moral void where formal education fails to teach ethical discernment, emphasizing personal experience over institutional learning.
In simple terms: School doesn't teach right from wrong.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate personal moral judgment beyond schooling.
Themes
morality
education
personal growth
ethics
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- parenting
- ethical dilemmas
- career decisions
- social activism
Key Concepts
existentialism
moral relativism
self‑awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- What moral lessons have you learned outside school?
- How do you distinguish right from wrong in complex situations?
A Different Perspective
Moral teaching often requires lived experience, not just theory.
