Character Quote by C. S. Lewis
“The Moral Law tells us the tune we have to play: our instincts are merely the keys.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Mere Christianity, 1952
States that moral law guides behavior, with instincts acting as tools to follow that guidance.
In simple terms: Moral law directs us; instincts are tools.
Key Takeaway
Align instincts with moral principles.
Themes
ethics
inner guidance
instincts
spirituality
law
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal decision making
- education
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
natural law
moral philosophy
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we discern when instincts align with moral law?
- What practices help harmonize instinct and ethics?
A Different Perspective
Instincts can mislead without reflection.
