"The highest possible stage in moral culture is when we recognize that we ought to control our thoughts"
- Charles Darwin
About this Quote
Charles Darwin's quote talks to the value of self-control and discipline in moral culture. He suggests that the highest possible phase of moral culture is when we have the ability to recognize and control our thoughts. This indicates that we ought to be aware of our ideas and have the ability to control them in order to keep a moral requirement. It is very important to be mindful of our thoughts and to be able to acknowledge when they are not in line with our moral worths. By managing our ideas, we can ensure that our actions remain in line with our moral worths and that we are living up to our own requirements. This quote talks to the significance of self-discipline and self-control in order to maintain a moral culture.
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