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Morality in its noblest forms remains inexplicable unless one takes into account that power of growth in the human soul which has led generation after generation from lower religious and ethical standards to higher ones which often clash with worldly advantages.

Morality arose largely as an empirical defence of the individual and society. Ever since intelligent beings began to be in contact, and consequently in friction, they have felt the need to guard themselves against each other's encroachments.

Thinking that morality is all about commandments is a relatively new way of thinking, since the Reformation.

It is becoming clear that the old platitudes can no longer be maintained, and that if we wish to improve our morals we must first improve our knowledge.

Morality is the theory that every human act must be either right or wrong, and that 99 % of them are wrong.

History and experience tell us that moral progress comes not in comfortable and complacent times, but out of trial and confusion.

Morality is not just any old topic in psychology but close to our conception of the meaning of life. Moral goodness is what gives each of us the sense that we are worthy human beings.

All are agreed, that the increase of learning and good morals are great blessings to society.

Morality is simply the attitude we adopt towards people whom we personally dislike.

Morality is the custom of one's country and the current feeling of one's peers.