(noun) (of a narrative) The ethical significance or practical lesson.
"I believe in the immortality of the soul because I have within me immortal longings."
"Morality cannot be legislated, but behavior can be regulated. Judicial decrees may not change the heart, but they can restrain the heartless."
"Do not act as if you were going to live ten thousand years. Death hangs over you. While you live, while it is in your power, be good."
"Beat your opponent where he is strongest, and you demoralize him."
"Dangerous consequences will follow when politicians and rulers forget moral principles. Whether we believe in God or karma, ethics is the foundation of every religion."
"To educate a man in mind and not in morals is to educate a menace to society."
"There is no such thing as a moral or an immoral book. Books are well written, or badly written. That is all."
"If you would convince a man that he does wrong, do right. But do not care to convince him. Men will believe what they see. Let them see."
"Always do what is right. It will gratify half of mankind and astound the other."
"Meaning and morality of one's life come from within oneself."
"Avoid teams at all cost. Keep your circle small. Never join a group that has a name."
"Human happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected."