A moral being is one who is capable of reflecting on his past actions and their motives - of approving of some and disapproving of others.
“If I write in my name to the agents of England and France residing in Asia and inform them that Japan is ready to make a commercial treaty with their countries, the number of steamers will be reduced from fifty to two or three.”
“Civil marriage, like all civil rights provided by the government, must be provided equally to all Americans.”