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Right and wrong Quote by C.S. Lewis

“It seems, then, we are forced to believe in a real Right and Wrong. People may be sometimes mistaken about them, just as people sometimes get their sums wrong, but they are not a matter of mere taste and opinion any more than the multiplication table.” quote by C.S. Lewis
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““It seems, then, we are forced to believe in a real Right and Wrong. People may be sometimes mistaken about them, just as people sometimes get their sums wrong, but they are not a matter of mere taste and opinion any more than the multiplication table.””

C.S. Lewis

About This Quote

Source Book: "Mere Christianity" by C.S. Lewis, 1952

Moral truths exist objectively, like math; they are not subjective preferences.

In simple terms: Right and wrong are real, not opinions.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and act on objective moral standards.

Themes

ethics objectivity truth philosophy

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • legal judgments
  • personal dilemmas
  • education
  • public policy

Key Concepts

Moral realism natural law logic

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you see morality as absolute?
  • How do you handle moral disagreements?
A Different Perspective

Moral consensus varies across cultures.

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