For if there's no everlasting God, there's no such thing…
“For if there's no everlasting God, there's no such thing as virtue, and there's no need of it.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
If God does not exist, the concept of virtue loses its absolute basis.
In simple terms: Without God, virtue seems optional.
Consider moral foundations independent of deity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- legal systems
- personal ethics
- civic responsibility
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What gives you moral guidance?
- Is virtue possible without belief in God?
Virtue can be grounded in human well‑being.