Mind Quote by Immanuel Kant
“Two things fill the mind with ever new and increasing wonder and awe - the starry heavens above me and the moral law within me.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Critique of Practical Reason, 1788
The vast universe and our inner sense of morality both inspire awe and curiosity.
In simple terms: Nature and conscience spark wonder.
Key Takeaway
Reflect on both external and internal awe.
Themes
philosophy
ethics
wonder
cosmology
Mood
contemplative
inspired
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- stargazing
- ethical decision making
- philosophical contemplation
Key Concepts
Kantian ethics
aesthetic awe
Questions to Reflect On
- How does the starry sky influence your sense of duty?
- What inner moral compass guides you?
A Different Perspective
The moral law may be abstract and hard to apply in daily life.
