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I have always maintained that society has no business dictating morality
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"I have always maintained that society has no business dictating morality"

- Peter Fonda

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In this quote, Peter Fonda reveals his belief that it is not the function of society to impose its ethical values on people. He recommends that morality is a personal choice which people must be totally free to make their own decisions about what is best and incorrect without social pressure. This statement highlights the value of individual autonomy and the requirement to appreciate the diverse worths and beliefs of others. Fonda's emphasis on personal choice and liberty challenges the concept of a universal moral requirement and supporters for a more tolerant and inclusive society. Overall, the quote stresses the significance of specific flexibility in making moral decisions.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Peter Fonda somewhere between February 23, 1940 and today. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 28 other quotes.

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