And we may ask the scornful themselves: If our hope is a…
““And we may ask the scornful themselves: If our hope is a dream, when will you build up your edifice and order things justly by your intellect alone, without Christ? If they declare that it is they who are advancing towards unity, only the most simple-hearted among them believe it, so that one may positively marvel at such simplicity. Of a truth, they have more fantastic dreams than we. They aim at justice, but, denying Christ, they will end by flooding the earth with blood, for blood cries out for blood, and he that taketh up the sword shall perish by the sword. And if it were not for Christ's covenant, they would slaughter one another down to the last two men on earth. And those two last men would not be able to restrain each other in their pride, and the one would slay the other and then himself. And that would come to pass, were it not for the promise of Christ that for the sake of the humble and meek the days shall be shortened.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Human ambition without moral grounding leads to conflict and self‑destruction.
In simple terms: Power without ethics causes ruin.
Key Takeaway
Seek humility and ethical guidance.
Themes
ethics
power
conflict
spirituality
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- political leadership
- social movements
- religious debates
- personal ambition
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
human nature
religion
violence
Questions to Reflect On
- Can power exist without moral constraints?
- What role does humility play in leadership?
A Different Perspective
Idealistic visions often ignore practical limits.