Cybersecurity Quote by Fulton J. Sheen
““Each instinct and passion of man is amoral; it is only the abuse of these passions that makes them wrong. There is nothing wrong about hunger, but there is something wrong about gluttony; there is no sin in thirst, but there is a sin in drunkenness; there is nothing wrong with a man who seeks economic security, but there is something wrong with a man who is avaricious; there is nothing to be despised in knowledge, but there is something to be condemned in pride; there is nothing wrong with the flesh, but there is something wrong in the abuse of the flesh. Just as dirt is matter in the wrong place, so sin is flesh in the wrong place. Sex has its place in that area of life designed for its fruition, but the misuse of it outside of that natural and supernatural bond is wrong.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Moral Life, Fulton J. Sheen, 1955
Human impulses are neutral; ethical value depends on how they are used or whether they align with natural purpose.
In simple terms: Passions are neutral; misuse makes them wrong.
Key Takeaway
Use passions responsibly, respecting natural order.
Themes
ethics
self‑control
human nature
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- financial decisions
- intellectual pursuits
- sexual behavior
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
virtue ethics
natural law
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you distinguish healthy desire from harmful excess?
- When does societal norm become moral judgment?
A Different Perspective
Oversimplifies complex motivations and cultural differences.
