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Do not be too moral. You may cheat yourself out of much life so. Aim above morality. Be not simply good be good for some
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"Do not be too moral. You may cheat yourself out of much life so. Aim above morality. Be not simply good; be good for something"

- Henry David Thoreau

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Henry David Thoreau is motivating us to pursue more than simply principles. He is recommending that we should intend higher than just being good. We need to aim to be helpful for something. He is alerting us not to be too moral, as this can result in us missing out on life experiences. He is suggesting that we ought to be ethical, but not to the factor where it limits us from living life to the max. He is encouraging us to be moral, however additionally to be ambitious and also strive for something higher. He is suggesting that we need to use our principles to do something purposeful and also rewarding. He is motivating us to utilize our principles to make a positive distinction on the planet. He is suggesting that we must use our morality to aid others and make a positive effect on the globe.

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Henry David Thoreau This quote is written / told by Henry David Thoreau between July 12, 1817 and May 6, 1862. He was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 190 other quotes.

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