Christian Quote by Arthur Bennett
““Oh God, it is amazing that men can talk so much about man's creaturely power and goodness, when, if thou didst not hold us back every moment, we should be devils incarnate.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Unknown religious sermon, early 20th century
Human nature is constrained by moral limits; without restraint we become immoral.
In simple terms: Without limits we become evil.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and respect moral boundaries.
Themes
morality
human nature
restraint
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal decisions
- leadership
- policy making
- social governance
Key Concepts
Ethics
free will
Questions to Reflect On
- What limits do you accept?
- How do you balance freedom and responsibility?
A Different Perspective
Moral constraints may be culturally relative.
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