Quote by Immanuel Kant

Act as if the maxim of your action were to become through your will a be general natural law.

Act as if the maxim of your action were to become through yo

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This quote by Immanuel Kant emphasizes the importance of acting in accordance with universal laws. It suggests that our actions should be guided by principles that can be universally applicable to all people. Kant proposes that we should imagine our actions as if they are setting a standard for how everyone should act. In doing so, we prioritize the moral duty and ethical implications of our choices, aiming to create a world in which our actions can be adapted into a general natural law.

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