Moral Fiber 🌿
Moral fiber - Ethical courage. This term dates back to the second half of the 1800s. In a historical context, it was notably applied to World War II pilots who, buckled under the intense strain of combat, refused to fly, thus being accused of a lack of moral fiber. Playwright Terrence Rattigan immortalized this use in Flare Path (1942): “And on my confidential report they’d put—grounded. Lack of moral fibre” (2:2).
Synonyms:
- Ethical backbone
- Moral resilience
- Integrity
Antonyms:
- Moral weakness
- Cowardice
- Dishonesty
Humor-Filled Quotes:
- “I’d say I’ve got plenty of moral fiber…mostly found in the form of oatmeal!” 🥣
Proverbs:
- “A good conscience is a continual Christmas.” (Benjamin Franklin)
- “One man with courage makes a majority.” (Andrew Jackson)
Related Books and Literature:
- To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee 📖
- Brave New World by Aldous Huxley ✍️
- The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand 📚
Songs and Music:
- “Man in the Mirror” by Michael Jackson 🎶
- “Imagine” by John Lennon 🎵
Films and Movies:
- Schindler’s List (1993)
- A Beautiful Mind (2001)
- Dead Poets Society (1989)
Poetry:
- “If—” by Rudyard Kipling 🌟
- “Invictus” by William Ernest Henley
### Which of these sayings denotes having moral fiber?
- [x] Standing up for what's right
- [ ] Sitting on your laurels
- [ ] Winging it without a plan
- [ ] Sailing close to the wind
> **Explanation:** "Standing up for what's right" reflects moral fiber (ethical courage). The other options portray different traits altogether.
### Which book emphasizes the importance of moral fiber?
- [x] To Kill a Mockingbird
- [ ] The Catcher in the Rye
- [ ] Fahrenheit 451
- [ ] 1984
> **Explanation:** *To Kill a Mockingbird* emphasizes moral integrity and the courage to stand up for what is just and right.
### True or False: 'Lack of moral fiber' was used to describe WWII pilots.
- [x] True
- [ ] False
> **Explanation:** True, as World War II pilots who refused to fly under strain were deemed to have a lack of moral fiber.
Fictitious Author: Emma Virtue
Published: 2023-10-01
May your life be filled with moral fiber, standing tall and firm against the winds of challenges and adversity. 🌿✨
