"Act as if the maxim of your action were to become through your will a be general natural law"
- St. Jerome
About this Quote
This quote by St. Jerome encourages us to act in a way that is advantageous to all. He is recommending that we must make every effort to make our actions an universal law that everybody must follow. This indicates that we should show integrity and morality, and that our actions need to be beneficial to all. We need to strive to make our actions a design for others to follow. We must be mindful of our actions and how they affect others, and aim to make our actions useful to all. We ought to also strive to be constant in our actions, so that our actions end up being a doctrine that everyone need to follow. By doing this, we can produce a better world for everybody. We can produce a world where everyone is treated with regard and self-respect, and where everyone is offered the opportunity to reach their full potential. By following this maxim, we can create a much better world for all.
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