Quote by George Bernard Shaw

The truth is, hardly any of us have ethical energy enough for more than one really inflexible point of honor.

The truth is, hardly any of us have ethical energy enough fo

Summary

This quote highlights the limited capacity of individuals when it comes to maintaining strong ethical standards. It suggests that most people have the ability to uphold only one unyielding principle or moral code due to the lack of ethical energy. In other words, individuals may struggle to maintain consistency in their ethical behavior across multiple aspects of life, as they have limited resources to devote towards maintaining a strong moral compass. This quote implies that it can be challenging for individuals to possess unwavering ethical integrity in every situation they encounter.

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By George Bernard Shaw

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