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Havelock Ellis

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.

Havelock Ellis

Knowledge

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Havelock Ellis is saying that simple, overused sayings about right and wrong are no longer enough to guide our behavior. To make better moral decisions, we need to gain a deeper understanding and learn more about the world.

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