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God Quote by Plautus

“There is indeed a God that hears and sees whate'er we do. [Lat., Est profecto deus, qui, quae nos gerimus, auditque et videt.]” quote by Plautus — Download Open image

“There is indeed a God that hears and sees whate'er we do. [Lat., Est profecto deus, qui, quae nos gerimus, auditque et videt.]”

About This Quote

Source Play: Aulularia by Plautus, 2nd century BC

Divine presence watches and hears all human actions, implying moral accountability.

In simple terms: God sees and hears everything.

Key Takeaway

Live responsibly.

Themes

morality faith accountability

Mood

reflective serious

Type

spiritual philosophical

When to use this quote

personal decisions
public behavior
legal judgments

Key Concepts

theology ethics

Questions to Reflect On

Do you feel observed in your choices?
How does this belief influence your ethics?

A Different Perspective

Assumes belief in a deity; not universal.

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