Blue Quote by Gustave Flaubert
“Ah! In fact there are two moralities ... The petty one, the conventional one, the one devised by men, that keeps changing and bellows so loudly, making a commotion down here among us, in a perfectly pedestrian way ... But the other one, the eternal one, is all around and above us, like a landscape that surrounds us and the blue sky that gives us light.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Sentimental Education, 1869
Two moralities exist: a mutable, socially‑constructed one and an immutable, universal one that transcends human conventions.
In simple terms: There are changing human morals and timeless universal morals.
Key Takeaway
Seek the higher, enduring principles over fleeting norms.
Themes
morality
philosophy
universality
Mood
contemplative
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal decision‑making
- social criticism
- spiritual reflection
Key Concepts
ethical theory
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- Which morality guides your actions?
- Can you reconcile the two?
A Different Perspective
Universal morals may conflict with societal expectations.
