Scripture Quote by Cormac McCarthy
““A few would quote him scripture to confound his ordering up of eons out of the ancient chaos and other apostate supposings. The judge smiled. Books lie, he said. God dont lie. No, said the judge. He does not. And these are his words. He held up a chunk of rock. He speaks in stones and trees, the bones of things.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Road, Cormac McCarthy, 2006
A judge declares that divine truth is immutable, contrasting human-made laws and suggesting nature itself bears ultimate authority.
In simple terms: Divine truth is unchanging, unlike human laws.
Key Takeaway
Consider the limits of human authority versus natural law.
Themes
law
theology
nature
authority
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- courtroom scenes
- ethical dilemmas
- environmental policy
Key Concepts
divine truth
natural law
human fallibility
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “truth in stone” mean to you?
- How do we discern immutable truths?
A Different Perspective
Human interpretations of divine truth can be biased.
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