Quote by Bertrand Russell

Boys and young men acquire readily the moral sentiments of their social milieu, whatever these sentiments may be

Boys and young men acquire readily the moral sentiments of t

Summary

This quote suggests that boys and young men tend to absorb and adopt the moral values prevalent in their society or the environment in which they grow up. Regardless of the specific content of these moral sentiments, whether positive or negative, young males are prone to readily embrace and internalize them. This implies that the moral development of boys is heavily influenced by the social context in which they are raised, shaping their understanding of what is considered right or wrong.

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By Bertrand Russell

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