Amor Quote by Leo Strauss
““Todo ser humano y toda sociedad es lo que es en virtud de su máxima aspiración. La ciudad, si es sana, aspira no a las leyes que puede deshacer del mismo modo en que las hizo, sino a las leyes no escritas, la ley divina, los dioses de la ciudad. La ciudad debe trascenderse a sí misma. ...El factor más importante concierne a lo que trasciende la ciudad o que es más grande que la ciudad; no concierne a cosas que están simplemente subordinadas a la ciudad.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Natural Right and History, 1953 (translation)
Human beings and societies achieve their highest potential by aspiring to unwritten, divine laws rather than merely to mutable human statutes.
In simple terms: Societies should aim for higher, timeless principles beyond ordinary laws.
Key Takeaway
Seek higher moral standards beyond legal codes.
Themes
philosophy
political theory
ethics
law
societal ideals
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
theoretical
When to use this quote
- government legislation
- education
- public discourse
- civil activism
Key Concepts
natural law
transcendence
civic virtue
Questions to Reflect On
- What constitutes a “divine” law in modern societies?
- How can societies balance timeless ideals with changing realities?
A Different Perspective
Higher ideals can clash with practical governance and may be interpreted subjectively.
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