Quote by H. L. Mencken, A Mencken Chresto

Morality is the theory that every human act must be either right or wrong, and that 99% of them are wrong.

Morality is the theory that every human act must be either r

Summary

This quote is a humorous critique on the concept of morality. It suggests that morality asserts that every human action is either right or wrong, implying a strict binary framework. Additionally, it humorously suggests that according to this theory, the majority of human acts are deemed wrong, with only a small fraction considered right. This quote intends to illuminate the potential absurdity of such a rigid perspective on morality, questioning its applicability to the complexity and diversity of human actions and decisions.

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By H. L. Mencken, A Mencken Chresto

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