Commandments Quote by Cecil B. DeMille
“Man has made 32 million laws since the Commandments were handed down to Moses on Mount Sinai... but he has never improved on God's law.”
About This Quote
Source Film: The Ten Commandments, 1956 (screenplay)
Human law has multiplied endlessly, yet divine law remains the ultimate moral benchmark, unchanged by human legislation.
In simple terms: Human laws are many; divine law is supreme.
Key Takeaway
Align human laws with higher moral principles.
Themes
law
morality
religion
history
ethics
Mood
reflective
serious
inspirational
Type
statement
philosophical
When to use this quote
- legislation drafting
- judicial decisions
- ethical debates
- public policy
- education
Key Concepts
Divine command
legal pluralism
moral authority
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines a higher moral law?
- How can secular societies respect divine ethics?
A Different Perspective
Divine law interpretation varies across cultures.
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