Creator Quote by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley
“Supremely frightful would be the effect of any human endeavor to mock the stupendous mechanism of the Creator of the world.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, 1818
Human attempts to ridicule divine creation are profoundly arrogant and dangerous.
In simple terms: Mocking the Creator is hubris.
Key Takeaway
Respect natural order.
Themes
humility
hubris
creation
ethics
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- scientific research
- technological innovation
- environmental policy
Key Concepts
theology
anthropocentrism
existential risk
Questions to Reflect On
- What limits should we set on scientific ambition?
- How do we balance curiosity with reverence?
A Different Perspective
Human pride can blind us to consequences.
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