Character Quote by T.H. White
““Morals are difficult things to talk about, but what has happened is that we have invented a moral sense, which is rotting now that we can't give it employment. And when a moral sense begins to rot it is worse than when you had none. I suppose that all endeavours which are directed to a purely worldly end, as my famous Civilization was, contain within thelmselves the germs of their own corruption””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Once and Future King”, 1958
Moral sense decays when unused; purely worldly pursuits breed corruption.
In simple terms: Neglected morals rot, leading to corruption.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate moral purpose.
Themes
ethics
corruption
purpose
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- politics
- business ethics
- personal conduct
Key Concepts
philosophy
civilization
Questions to Reflect On
- What moral purpose guides you?
- How can you integrate ethics into daily work?
A Different Perspective
Focusing solely on material goals can ignore moral development.
