Dalinar-kholin Quote by Brandon Sanderson
““Something is either right or it’s wrong,” Dalinar said, feeling stubborn. “The Almighty doesn't come into it.” “God,” Navani said flatly, “doesn't come into whether his commands are right or wrong.” “Er. Yes.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Oathbr, The Stormlight Archive, 2017
Moral judgments are separate from divine authority; ethical decisions stand on human reasoning, not on the will of a deity.
In simple terms: Right and wrong are human choices.
Key Takeaway
Question ethics independently of faith.
Themes
ethics
divine authority
humanism
morality
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- legal decisions
- personal dilemmas
- policy making
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
philosophy of religion
moral autonomy
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you think morality needs a divine source?
- How do you resolve moral conflicts without religion?
A Different Perspective
Religious belief can still influence moral views despite this separation.
