Quote by Albert Camus

There can be no question of holding forth on ethics. I have seen people behave badly with great morality and I note every day that integrity has no need of rules

There can be no question of holding forth on ethics. I have

Summary

This quote suggests that unethical behavior can sometimes be found even among those who appear morally upright. It implies that one's conduct cannot be solely determined by adhering to a set of rules or regulations. Instead, true integrity and morality come from within a person's character and cannot simply be dictated by external guidelines. The quote suggests that being moral and displaying integrity is a personal choice and not dependent on following any specific code of conduct.

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Morality Existentialism

By Albert Camus

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