Quote by Iris Murdoch

Moralistic is not moral. And as for truth -- well, it's like brown -- it's not in the spectrum. Truth is so generic.

Moralistic is not moral. And as for truth -- well, it's like

Summary

This quote emphasizes the distinction between being moralistic and being truly moral. It suggests that simply adhering to a set of moral codes or preaching morality does not necessarily make a person genuinely moral. Additionally, the quote compares truth to the color brown, implying that it lacks distinctiveness or specificity. It implies that truth is a broad and generic concept that may not fall within a clear spectrum, suggesting the subjectivity and complexity surrounding the perception of truth.

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By Iris Murdoch

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