Quote by Mark Twain

Morals are an acquirement - like music, like a foreign language, like piety, poker, paralysis - no man is born with them.

Morals are an acquirement - like music, like a foreign langu

Summary

This quote suggests that morals are not innate traits in human beings but rather something that is learned and developed over time. The comparison to music, foreign language, piety, poker, and paralysis implies that morals, like these skills or conditions, are acquired through experience, education, and personal growth. It implies that individuals are not born with a natural inclination towards right or wrong but must actively cultivate their moral understanding and behavior throughout their lives.

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Ethics

By Mark Twain

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