Morality Quote by Harriet Beecher Stowe
““And though it be not so in the physical, yet in moral science that which cannot be understood is not always profitless. For the soul awakes, a trembling stranger, between two dim eternities,—the eternal past, the eternal future. The light shines only on a small space around her; therefore, she needs must yearn towards the unknown; and the voices and shadowy movings which come to her from out the cloudy pillar of inspiration have each one echoes and answers in her own expecting nature.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Moral Reflections, 1865
The passage suggests that moral truths are elusive, yet the soul seeks them across time, yearning for the unknown and finding guidance in subtle signs.
In simple terms: Moral truth is hidden; the soul seeks it.
Key Takeaway
Seek deeper moral understanding.
Themes
moral
spirituality
knowledge
time
search
Mood
thoughtful
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- ethical decision making
- spiritual practice
- philosophical study
Key Concepts
Epistemology
metaphysics
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What moral truths feel beyond reach?
- How do subtle signs guide your choices?
A Different Perspective
Moral insight may remain incomplete.
