Awe Quote by Thomas Paine
“It is a fool only, and not the philosopher, nor even the prudent man, that will live as if there were no God... Were a man impressed as fully and strongly as he ought to be with the belief of a God, his moral life would be regulated by the force of belief; he would stand in awe of God and of himself, and would not do the thing that could not be concealed from either.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Age of Reason, Thomas Paine, 1794
Belief in a divine power shapes conscience and restrains immoral actions, creating self‑awareness and accountability.
In simple terms: God belief guides moral behavior.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate sincere belief or ethical reflection.
Themes
morality
faith
self‑awareness
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- personal decision‑making
- leadership
- community standards
Key Concepts
theology
ethics
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does belief influence your daily choices?
- What non‑theistic sources guide your ethics?
A Different Perspective
If belief is absent, other moral frameworks must fill the gap.
