Quote by Albert Schweitzer

Let me give you a definition of ethics: It is good to maintain and further life it is bad to damage and destroy life.

Let me give you a definition of ethics: It is good to mainta

Summary

This quote presents a concise and straightforward definition of ethics. It suggests that the moral principle of ethics revolves around actions that promote and nurture life while deeming actions that harm and dismantle life as unethical. Essentially, the quote emphasizes the importance of acting in a way that preserves and enhances life for the betterment of individuals and society as a whole.

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