Awe Quote by Immanuel Kant
“Two things fill the mind with ever-increasing wonder and awe, the more often and the more intensely the mind of thought is drawn to them: the starry heavens above me and the moral law within me... Morality is not properly the doctrine of how we may make ourselves happy, but how we may make ourselves worthy of happiness.”
About This Quote
Source Philosophy: Critique of Practical Reason, 1788
The mind is drawn to both the vast cosmos and the inner moral compass, which guide our sense of wonder and ethical purpose.
In simple terms: Heaven and conscience inspire awe and moral duty.
Key Takeaway
Seek wonder in nature and inner morality.
Themes
wonder
morality
philosophy
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- stargazing
- personal reflection
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
cosmos
inner moral law
ethical inspiration
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you experience awe in nature?
- How does inner morality shape your actions?
A Different Perspective
Moral law may feel abstract without practical guidance.
