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Quote by Peter Singer
Living a fully ethical life involves doing the most good one can.
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The quote presents ethical living as an active responsibility, not merely avoiding wrongdoing. A person should try to do as much good as their abilities and circumstances allow. It treats the effort to produce the greatest possible benefit as central to living well.
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- Peter Singer — About
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