All systems of morality are fine. The gospel alone has…
“All systems of morality are fine. The gospel alone has exhibited a complete assemblage of the principles of morality, divested of all absurdity. It is not composed, like your creed, of a few common-place sentences put into bad verse. Do you wish to see that which is really sublime? Repeat the Lord's Prayer.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The quote claims that only the Gospel provides a complete, absurd‑free moral system, unlike other creeds that are simplistic and poorly composed.
In simple terms: Only the Gospel offers a full, sensible moral code.
Consider the Gospel’s moral teachings.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- religious study
- ethical debate
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a moral system complete?
- Can morality exist outside religion?
The claim dismisses other moral traditions without evidence.