Quote by Cecil J. Sharpe

The aim of morality is to give people a standard of action and a motive to work by which, they will not intensify each person's selfishness, but raise them up above it.

The aim of morality is to give people a standard of action a

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This quote suggests that the purpose of morality is to provide individuals with guidelines for their actions and a motivation that goes beyond self-interest. Rather than fueling selfishness, morality should promote a sense of higher purpose and encourage people to rise above their self-centered tendencies. In essence, it implies that morality serves as a transformative principle that challenges individuals to act in the best interests of others and strive for a greater good.

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By Cecil J. Sharpe

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