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“There ought to be some mark by which to distinguish good people from bad.” quote by Louis-Ferdinand Céline
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““There ought to be some mark by which to distinguish good people from bad.””

Louis-Ferdinand Céline

About This Quote

Source Novel: Journey to the End of the Night, 1932

There should be a clear standard to separate moral from immoral behavior.

In simple terms: Need a way to tell good from bad.

Key Takeaway

Define personal ethical criteria.

Themes

ethics morality judgment

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

philosophical reflective

When to use this quote

  • personal decisions
  • legal systems
  • social policies

Key Concepts

philosophy human nature

Questions to Reflect On

  • What criteria do you use to judge actions?
  • Can a universal moral yardstick exist?
A Different Perspective

Moral standards are often subjective and contested.

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