Moral law Quote by Immanuel Kant
““Two things fill my mind with ever-increasing wonder and awe, the more often and the more intensely the reflection dwells on them: the starry heavens above me and the moral law within me.””
About This Quote
Source Philosophy: Critique of Practical Reason, 1788
Kant expresses awe at the vastness of the cosmos and the inner moral law, seeing both as sources of profound wonder.
In simple terms: The starry sky and inner morality inspire awe.
Key Takeaway
Contemplate both external universe and inner ethics.
Themes
nature
morality
wonder
reflection
Mood
awe
inspired
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- stargazing
- ethical decision making
- philosophical study
Key Concepts
cosmology
ethics
human consciousness
Questions to Reflect On
- How does the moral law guide your actions?
- What does the cosmos teach about humility?
A Different Perspective
Moral insight may be limited by human reason.
![“The true fountains of evidence [are] the head and heart of every rational and honest man. It is there nature has written her moral laws, and where every man may read them for himself.” quote by Thomas Jefferson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4fc/thomas-jefferson-43_every-man_the-true-fountains-of-evidence-are-the-h_163246.jpg)
