Quote by Ernest Hemingway

About morals, I know only that what is moral is what you feel good after and what is immoral is what you feel bad after.

About morals, I know only that what is moral is what you fee

Summary

This quote suggests that morals are subjective and personal. It implies that one's sense of morality is based on their own emotions and feelings after engaging in certain actions. If one feels good after an act, it is considered moral, whereas feeling bad implies immorality. This explanation highlights the idea that moral judgments are subjective and based on the individual's own emotional response rather than relying on objective standards or societal norms.

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