Instinct Quote by Deborah Moggach
““We use God to justify our actions when in fact it is our own instinct for survival that pushes us on.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Guardian, “Deborah Moggach on Faith and Survival”, 2015
People often attribute their motives to divine will, but underlying drives are rooted in self‑preservation and instinct.
In simple terms: We blame God, but survival instinct drives us.
Key Takeaway
Recognize personal motives beyond religious justification.
Themes
faith
psychology
responsibility
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal decision‑making
- ethical debates
- family dynamics
- political rhetoric
Key Concepts
existentialism
self‑preservation
moral agency
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives your actions more: belief or survival?
- How does attributing motives to God affect accountability?
A Different Perspective
Religious explanations can oversimplify complex psychological factors.
