Moral law Quote by C.S. Lewis
““we know that men find themselves under a moral law, which they did not make, and cannot quite forget even when they try, and which they know they ought to obey.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis, 1942
Humans sense an external moral law they didn't create, which persists despite attempts to ignore it, and they feel compelled to obey it.
In simple terms: We feel a universal moral law we didn't make.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and align with this innate moral sense.
Themes
morality
law
conscience
human nature
spirituality
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
ethical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal decision making
- legal systems
- education
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
ethics
philosophy
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you feel an inner moral compass?
- How do you reconcile personal desire with moral duty?
A Different Perspective
Moral law may be socially constructed, not universal.
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