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Ethics is the activity of man directed to secure the inner perfection of his own personality.
"Ethics is the activity of man directed to secure the inner perfection of his own personality."— Albert Schweitzer
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Meaning of this quote
Ethics is described as an effort toward the moral development of one's own character.
Key takeaway:
Reflect on how your choices shape the person you are becoming.
Origin of the quote
The Decay and the Restoration of Civilization (1923), translated by C. T. Campion
Who actually said this?
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