Quote by T.H. White

I don't think things ought to be done because you are able to do them. I think they should be done because you ought to do them.

I don't think things ought to be done because you are able t

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of moral responsibility over mere capability. It suggests that actions should not be undertaken solely because one has the ability or power to do so, but rather because there is an inherent duty or ethical obligation to carry them out. It challenges the notion of pursuing selfish or ego-driven motives and, instead, promotes the idea of acting based on principles and a sense of what is morally right. Therefore, the quote advocates for a more mindful and conscientious approach to decision-making.

By T.H. White

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