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Accusation Quote by Jose Ortega y Gasset

“[I]t would be a piece of ingenuousness to accuse the man of to-day of his lack of moral code. The accusation would leave him cold, or rather, would flatter him. Immoralism has become a commonplace, and anybody and everybody boasts of practising it.” quote by Jose Ortega y Gasset
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“[I]t would be a piece of ingenuousness to accuse the man of to-day of his lack of moral code. The accusation would leave him cold, or rather, would flatter him. Immoralism has become a commonplace, and anybody and everybody boasts of practising it.”

Jose Ortega y Gasset

About This Quote

Source Essay: “The Revolt of the Masses” (1930)

Accusing modern people of lacking morals is naive; immorality is now common and even praised.

In simple terms: Moral accusations are naive; immorality is normalized.

Key Takeaway

Question assumptions about modern morality.

Themes

ethics society modernity

Mood

critical analytical

Type

philosophical social‑commentary

When to use this quote

  • civic discourse
  • education reform

Key Concepts

philosophy social critique

Questions to Reflect On

  • What defines morality today?
  • How does praise of immorality affect society?
A Different Perspective

Moral standards are shifting.

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