One reason utilitarianism doesn't require us to always be saints (always strive to improve the world) is that:
a. when we try to this we usually fail
b. utilitarianism tells us to make ourselves, not others, as happy as possible
c. utilitarianism instructs us to avoid harming others; it says nothing about improving the world
d. our health is the most important thing; always working to improve he world would hurt us
Answer: a. when we try to this we usually fail
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