--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I do not hold with those who think it is…" description: "\"I do not hold with those who think it is all right to do whatever you want so long as it doesn't hurt anyone. Who's to be the judge of that?\" — Loretta..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c53/loretta-young-10267_hold_i-do-not-hold-with-those-who-think-it-is_1370486.png" --- # I do not hold with those who think it is all right to do… ![“I do not hold with those who think it is all right to do whatever you want so long as it doesn't hurt anyone. Who's to be the judge of that?” quote by Loretta Young](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c53/loretta-young-10267_hold_i-do-not-hold-with-those-who-think-it-is_1370486.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c53/loretta-young-10267_hold_i-do-not-hold-with-those-who-think-it-is_1370486.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c53/loretta-young-10267_hold_i-do-not-hold-with-those-who-think-it-is_1370486.png) > “I do not hold with those who think it is all right to do whatever you want so long as it doesn't hurt anyone. Who's to be the judge of that?” [Loretta Young](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/loretta-young/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Moral judgment should not be based on personal preference alone; society must define limits. **In simple terms:** Society must set moral limits. Key Takeaway Consider communal standards. Themes ethics personal freedom social responsibility judgment Mood thoughtful serious Type ethical contemplative When to use this quote - legislative policy - personal relationships - workplace conduct - online behavior Key Concepts Moral philosophy law civic duty Questions to Reflect On - Who should decide moral boundaries? - When is personal freedom harmful? 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