Bitter Quote by Cecil B. DeMille
“Our modern world defined God as a ‘religious complex’ and laughed at the Ten Commandments as OLD FASHIONED. Then, through the laughter came the shattering thunder of the World War. And now a blood-drenched, bitter world — no longer laughing — cries for a way out. There is but one way out. It existed before it was engraven upon Tablets of Stone. It will exist when stone has crumbled. The Ten Commandments are not rules to obey as a personal favor to God. They are the fundamental principles without which mankind cannot live together.”
About This Quote
Source Film: The Ten Commandments (1956) by Cecil B. DeMille
The Ten Commandments embody timeless moral foundations essential for societal cohesion, beyond religious ritual.
In simple terms: The Ten Commandments are core moral rules for humanity.
Key Takeaway
Uphold basic moral principles.
Themes
morality
society
eternity
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- governing societies
- educational curricula
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
ethics
law
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies teach these principles today?
- What challenges arise when secular views clash with moral codes?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations vary across cultures and eras.
