Strictly speaking, one should not even rightly compare virginity to marriage because you cannot make a comparison between two things if one is good and the other evil.
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Act as if the maxim of your action were to become through your will a be general natural law.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote encourages individuals to act in ways that one would want to be universally accepted or adopted as a standard for everyone.
St. Jerome's quote suggests that our actions should be guided by the principles we believe ought to be universal laws. It prompts us to consider the broader implications of our behavior and to act in accordance with values that could provide a foundation for all, fostering a sense of responsibility and ethical behavior in our decision-making.
Themes
ActionPrincipleUniversalLawMoral
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about ethical leadership during a conference.
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