Day to day Quote by Marion Milner
““Let no one think it is an easy way because it is concerned with moments of happiness rather than with stern duty or high moral endeavour. For what is really easy, as I found, is to blind one’s eyes to what one really likes, to drift into accepting one’s wants ready-made from other people, and to evade the continual day to day sifting of values. And finally, let no one undertake such an experiment who is not prepared to find himself more of a fool than he thought.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Moral Reflections, 1915
Warns against easy moral shortcuts, urging honest self‑examination and acceptance of personal folly.
In simple terms: Avoid easy moral shortcuts.
Key Takeaway
Face your true values.
Themes
integrity
self‑knowledge
humility
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- personal dilemmas
- ethical debates
- relationship choices
Key Concepts
ethical philosophy
psychology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What values do you ignore for convenience?
- Are you prepared to appear foolish for truth?
A Different Perspective
Self‑critique can be uncomfortable.
