Finally, “Do the right thing. Period,” makes the issue seem simple, and therefore trivial. But ethics is not easy; it’s complex. That’s why Louverture spoke to his slave army as though they were philosophers. He needed them to understand that they would have to think deeply about their choices. If you remember one thing, remember that ethics are about hard choices. Do you tell a little white lie to investors or do you lay off a third of the company? Do you get publicly embarrassed by a competitor or do you deceive a customer? Do you deny someone a raise that they need or do you make your
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